The register of William Greenfield, lord archbishop of York, 1306-1315

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The Secretary regrets that, owing to unforeseen difficulties,
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(no. 150) for 1935, containing the History of the Surtees
Society in commemoration of its centenary, has been con¬
siderably delayed. This will be issued in the course of 1937
with vol. 152, which will be the fourth part of Archbishop
Greenfield’s Register.

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THE REGISTER

OF

WILLIAM GREENFIELD

LORD ARCHBISHOP OF YORK
1306-1315

EDITED BY

The Late WILLIAM BROWN

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A. HAMILTON THOMPSON

PART III

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At a Meeting of the Surtees Society, held in Durham
Castle, on Tuesday, 5 March, 1929, the Dean of Durham
in the chair,

It was resolved:—

“ That the Register of Archbishop Greenfield, transcribed
and annotated by the late Dr William Brown, should be
edited by the Secretary.”

A. Hamilton Thompson,

Secretary.

41,^1

CONTENTS

Preface

page

ix

Introduction

xi

Archidiaconatus Clevelandie

De Archidiaconatu Estridengie

119

269

Index

PREFACE

The present instalment of the Register includes vol. i,
ff. i57-224d, and vol. ii, ff. ii5-i63d. The next instalment
(part iv) will contain the sections for the archdeaconries of
Nottingham and Richmond, with the first portion of the
Intrinseca Camere. It is hoped that the remaining sections
will be included in the fifth and final part.

For help in the compilation of the index the editor is
greatly indebted to Miss Elisabeth Brown and Miss Eleanor
Hamilton Thompson. His thanks, as ever, are due to Mr
A. V. Hudson and his staff at the Diocesan Registry. The
retirement of the chief clerk, Mr Frost, gives him occasion
to express gratitude to an old friend to whose never-failing
courtesy over a long series of years the late Dr William
Brown and he owed much.

A.H.T.

Adel,

December, 1936.

INTRODUCTION

i

The archdeaconries of Cleveland and East Riding, with
which this volume deals, correspond very nearly in extent to
the present diocese of York. Apart from the city and Ainsty
of York and the parishes in the wapentake of Barkston Ash,
the old archdeaconry of York or West Riding is now divided
between four modern dioceses, of which three are entirely
within its limits. Cleveland and East Riding, however,
retained their ancient boundaries until the middle of the last
century, when a small district south of York, civilly situated
in the East Riding, was transferred to that archdeaconry
from Cleveland. A recent remodelling of the diocese has
transferred this, together with a number of parishes north
and east of York, to the archdeaconry of York.

The archdeaconry of Cleveland was divided into three
rural deaneries, covering most of the area of the old North
Riding, that is to say, the district of which the western bound¬
aries from south to north followed the line of the Ouse, Swale
and Wiske. The civil divisions of this area were the wapen¬
takes of Allertonshire, Birdforth, Bulmer, Pickering Lythe
and Ryedale, the wapentake or liberty of Langbaurgh and
the liberty of Whitby Strand. The correspondence, however,
between civil and ecclesiastical geography by which a rural
deanery was co-extensive with one or more wapentakes or
hundreds, was by no means exact. The wapentake of Bulmer,
with the exception of one or two small fragments which were
attached to parishes in Ryedale, lay entirely within the deanery
of Bulmer; while the whole of Langbaurgh and Ryedale wapen¬
takes were respectively within the deaneries of Cleveland and
Ryedale. But the wapentake of Birdforth was divided between
the deaneries of Bulmer, Ryedale and Cleveland. Further,
the river Derwent, from its source in the Cleveland moors to
its junction with the Ouse below Selby, formed the eastern
boundary, roughly speaking, of the archdeaconry: to the east
of it Scarborough and part of Pickering Lythe were and are

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now in the archdeaconry of East Riding, while the small East
Riding wapentake of Ouse and Derwent, between the two
rivers, was part of the deanery of Bulmer.

The wapentake of Allertonshire, locally in Cleveland
deanery, and the liberty of Whitby Strand, also in Cleveland
deanery with the exception of the parish of Hackness, which
fell within the district east of the Derwent, were civil juris¬
dictions of which the bishop of Durham and the abbot and
convent of Whitby were the respective lords. In both the
archbishop exercised spiritual jurisdiction, but Allertonshire
was outside the jurisdiction of the archdeacon and was ad¬
ministered by a warden appointed by the archbishop. Its
affairs, with those of Howdenshire in the East Riding, find
record in a separate section of each register. One parish in
the wa'pentake of Birdforth, Cowesby, was a member of the
same spirituality.

While Allertonshire was a peculiar only so far as the arch¬
deacon and the dean of Cleveland were concerned, there were
a number of peculiars exempt from the archbishop in the
deanery of Bulmer. Crayke, famous in the annals of the
wanderings of St Cuthbert, was an old possession of the see
of Durham and formed a detached member of the Bishopric.
In the neighbourhood of York, the dean and chapter were
ordinaries of several churches attached to dignities and pre¬
bends. Alne, Skelton and Wigginton formed the treasurer’s
peculiar; Husthwaite, Riccall, Stillington, Strensall and Wart-
hill, with their members, were prebendal churches. Heslington
was parcel of Ampleforth, Osbaldwick of Strensall, Stockton-
on-the-Forest of Bugthorpe prebends, while the prebendary
of Osbaldwick, whose titular prebend had been united to
Strensall, retained his church of Gate Helmsley. In addition
to the Allertonshire churches, Holtby, the important church
of Hemingbrough and the church of Skipwith, in the south
part of the deanery, were outside the jurisdiction of the arch¬
deacon: their ordinarius loci under the archbishop was the
warden of the spirituality of Howden, in the collegiate church
of which Skipwith was a prebend. It may be noted that in the
reign of Henry VIII Allertonshire and Howdenshire came
entirely under the control of the see of Durham and remained
in the bishop’s jurisdiction until the last century.

In the deanery of Ryedale Ampleforth and Salton were
prebendal churches, the second of which was appropriated to
the prior of Hexham. The great parish of Pickering was

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part of the dean of York’s peculiar, which included also the
two parishes formed in the thirteenth century out of four of
its chapelries, Allerston with Ebberston and Ellerbum with

Wilton.

The geography of the archdeaconry of East Riding was
much less complicated, as the deaneries corresponded with
unimportant exceptions to the four wapentakes whose names
they bore, Buckrose, Dickering, Harthill and Holderness.
Dickering deanery included that portion of the North Riding
east of the Derwent which has already been mentioned.
Although the two churches in Hull were in their origin chapels
dependent on two churches in Harthill deanery, they seem
always to have been reckoned in the deanery of Holderness.
The spirituality of Howdenshire, exempt from the archdeacon,
embraced the collegiate church of Howden and several other
churches between the wolds and the Humber in the wapentake
of Harthill. But peculiars were numerous. The importance
of Beverley minster in the ecclesiastical history of the Riding
was of long standing, and its chapter was a spiritual republic
which, although its prebends were in the gift of the archbishop
and he himself had a prebend or portion in its common fund,
excluded him from a share in the administration of the church
and its dependencies. The provostry of Beverley, with its
long-established claim to thraves from every plough in the
East Riding, had spiritual jurisdiction in several parishes
scattered through Harthill and Holderness to the churches of
which the chapter instituted incumbents, as, for example, to
Patrington and Sigglesthorne, of which the archbishop was
actually the patron. None of these, however, outside Beverley,
were appropriated to the chapter until in 1361 it entered
upon the great tithe of Welwick. Cherry Burton, Middleton-
on-the-Wolds, Scorbrough and South Dalton in Harthill,
Brandesburton and Leven in Holderness, remained rectories
in its collation until the dissolution of the collegiate establish¬
ment in 1548.

Peculiars, however, belonging to the jurisdiction of the
dean and chapter of York were numerous. To the dean of
York’s peculiar belonged the churches of Pocklington in Hart¬
hill and Kilham in Dickering: as in the case of Pickering,
separate parishes had been created in 1252 by combining the
chapelries of Pocklington in pairs, Allerthorpe with Thornton,
Barmby Moor with Fangfoss, and Hayton with Beilby. The
archdeacon of East Riding himself had his peculiar at Mapple-

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ton in Holdemess. The peculiar of the chancellor included
Acklam in Buckrose and Wawne, or Waghen, in Holderness:
those of the sub-dean and succentor canonicorum respectively
included Preston and Tunstall, both in Holderness. The church
of Bishop Wilton in Harthill was one of the treasurer’s two
prebends. Other prebends were formed by the churches of
Bugthorpe in Buckrose, Driffield in Harthill (not appropriated
to the precentor of York till 1485), Langtoft in Dickering
with the church of North Grimston in Buckrose, Newbald,
South Cave, Market Weighton, all three in Harthill, and
Wetwang in Buckrose. Fridaythorpe in Buckrose, which
gave its name to a prebend, was actually a member of Wetwang,
and the church of Wharram-le-Street, also in Buckrose, was
attached to the prior of Nostell’s prebend of Bramham in the
West Riding. The churches of Weaverthorpe and Helper-
thorpe in Buckrose, and of Burton Pidsea in Holderness, were
appropriated to the common of the dean and chapter.

In both archdeaconries there were thus large areas in
which the ordinary jurisdiction of the archbishop and his
archdeacons did not run. It should also be remembered that
the archbishop’s bailiwicks, which form the subject of a section
already printed in the first volume of this work, were under
the spiritual oversight of a dean appointed by himself, who
was not responsible to the archdeacon.

II

It has been already explained in the introduction to the
second volume of this register that the appearance of arch¬
deacons in such a series of documents as the present is merely
casual. Such matters as are recorded are those which came
directly under the archbishop’s notice or were reserved to his
jurisdiction. At this date the archdeacon of Cleveland was a
local man, Stephen de Mauley, a member of the important
family which had its seat at Mulgrave. He had been appointed
by Romeyn in July 1289, and he outlived Greenfield, dying in
1317. Although formal mandates for inductions of incum¬
bents were addressed in the nature of things to him or his
official, and one special letter (no. 1221) is directed expressly
to the archdeacon of Cleveland, Mauley is mentioned only
once by name (no. 1208), and then in connexion with a matter
which did not fall within his province as archdeacon. This
was the reconciliation of the churchyard of Ormesby in Cleve-

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land in accordance with papal letters of which the archbishop
was executor, and the archbishop, in delegating the affair to
Mauley as his commissary, had the letters made out to him
merely as priest and canon of York. To have addressed him
in such a case as archdeacon would have implied that he had
a personal interest in the business as an ordinarius loci, and
the fact is worth notice as illustrating the careful diplomatic
of the register. Mauley was prebendary of Bugthorpe in
York minster: his figure appears with those of other members
of his family in a window in the south aisle of the nave, and
one of the two Mauley shields in the adjacent bay of the arcade
probably refers to him. He was at this time also rector of
Bainton in the East Riding, but in this capacity there is no
reference to him in the register.

His official was master John Neuwerk, rector of Oswald-
kirk (no. 1259). There is no indication of the identity of the
rural deans. Three of the sequestrators appointed by the
archbishop are mentioned. In the case of master Robert
Lanum, appointed in May 1306 (no. 1148A), and William
Darreyns, rector of Londesborough, who succeeded him in the
following November (no. 1403), the office was combined with
that of sequestrator in East Riding. Darreyns was succeeded
in May 1308 by Thomas Scorreby (no. 1403M), but in October
of the same year the office was divided and Thomas Blaby,
rector of South Otterington, was appointed for Cleveland
alone (no. 1148A n). Blaby was still sequestrator in 1310
(no. 1257), but in 1314 the office was held by Andrew
Grymeston, vicar of Sheriff Hutton (nos. 1336, 1342).

In 1306 the archdeacon of East Riding was John of Crau-
cumbe (Crowcombe in Somerset), a clerk who had probably
come to York in the service of archbishop Giffard and had
been appointed to the prebend of Grindale by Wickwane in
1279. He succeeded Robert of Scarborough, dean of York,
as archdeacon in January 1279-80: from 1279 to 1287 he was
official-principal of the court of York, and acted in 1291 and
successive years as Romeyn’s vicar-general. Under Romeyn’s
immediate successors he took a less active part in diocesan
administration; but Greenfield in January 1304-5, while he
was abroad before his arrival in the diocese, appointed him
V1C Ra"^ enera ^ ^ bis death in 1308 pope Clement V gave the
archdeaconry to Bertrand des Farges, canon of Bordeaux
and prior of St Radegund’s at Poitiers, whom, taking advantage
0 “ e P rom otion of Richard Havering to the see of Dublin,

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he had shortly before provided to Langtoft prebend with
expectation of a dignity (no. 68). The provision of the arch¬
deaconry was made to Bertrand’s proxy by the abbot of St
Mary’s, York, executor-delegate, on 14 Sept. 1308, and ten
days later his proctor was admitted by the archbishop at
Cawood (no. 1457). In the following February the new arch¬
deacon obtained an indult to study for three years at a univer¬
sity. He went to Orleans, and it was probably owing to a
reminder of the neglect of his duties that in May 1310 he
appointed Bertrand de la Roche and Alan Cotum to visit the
archdeaconry and receive procurations (no. 1508). In June
1313 Cotum and a clerk named Robert were deputed by him
for a similar purpose with Greenfield’s special sanction (no.
1587). Although the archbishop treated with due respect the
indults for study and for visitation by proxy which were
exhibited by Bertrand’s proctors, his sympathy with the
absentee had its limits. He took advantage in Oct. 1315 of
the archdeacon’s complete neglect of the church of Mappleton,
annexed to his office as a peculiar, to summon him personally
to give account for it within the next six months (no. 1668).
Such mandates seldom were obeyed, and Greenfield died
within the period thus limited. It was not until some seven
years later that Des Farges quitted an office which he had
never exercised in person.

Alan Cotum, mentioned above, official of the archdeacon
under Craucumbe, continued in the same post under Des
Farges, holding also the deanery of the archbishop’s jurisdic¬
tion of Beverley. He was also rector of the far distant church
of Heysham in Lancashire and in the archdeaconry of Rich¬
mond. The name of one rural dean is recorded, William Bol-
ington, rector of North Ferriby, who was dean of Harthill
in 1314 (no. 1602). Of the sequestrators, Lanum, Darreyns
and Scorreby, who successively held this office in both
archdeaconries, we have already spoken. At the division
of offices in 1308, Martin Grymeston, rector of Cowlam,
succeeded Scorreby in East Riding (no. 1403W). Grymeston’s
last appearance as sequestrator is in March 1311, and before
Sept. 1312 he had been superseded by Thomas Wyngners
(no. 1562).

Ill

It has been shown in the introduction to the second volume
of this work that Greenfield’s primary visitation of his diocese

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was spread over some years. The archdeaconries of East
Riding and Cleveland were not taken in hand until 1308. He
had been to Beverley on visitation, however, in the autumn
of 1306 (no. 29), and during the same period he took the
opportunity of visiting Swine and Warter priories and paying
a call ratione primi adventus on the exempt abbot and convent
of Meaux (nos. 1396, 1397). It is significant of his anxiety
for the good order of the nunneries, of which more will be
said later, that early in May of the same year he had com¬
mitted a preliminary visitation of Swine to John Nassington,
his official, and William Pickering, archdeacon of Nottingham
(no. 1386), and on 1 July had appointed Henry Carleton,
canon of Beverley, and Richard Cliff, rector of Nunburnholme,
to visit Nunburnholme priory and preside over the election
of a prioress (no. 1391). In November 1306 two of his house¬
hold clerks, William Estdene and Robert Notingham, were
sent to Nunkeeling priory (no. 1399). In 1307, otherwise a
busy year, he completed his visitation of the archdeaconries
of York and Nottingham, and it was not until April 1308,
when he was in residence at Bishop Wilton, that notices of a
visitation of East Riding were sent out. These were preceded
by a visitation of Wilberfoss priory at short notice on 25 April.
His regular progress began on Tuesday, 14 May, at Kirkham
priory, and was continued on Thursday and Friday, the 16th
and 17th, in the deanery of Buckrose at Langton and Wharram
Percy (no. 1422). Harthill deanery was visited in three por¬
tions between Ascension day and Whitsuntide, the first at
Huggate on Saturday, 25 May, the second and third on Monday
and Tuesday, the 27th and 28th, at Goodmanham and Hot-
ham (no. 1424). To the notices announcing these visitations
were annexed mandates ordering the rural deans to report cases
of unconsecrated churches and polluted churches and church¬
yards which needed reconciliation.

The comperta from Buckrose and Harthill were made up
by 3 June, when certain matters were sent on to be dealt
with by the official (no. 31). On Wednesday, 5 June, the
archbishop went to North Ferriby priory, and the visitation
of the deaneries was resumed in Holdemess a week later. Here
there were four centres, Swine on Wednesday, 12 June, Ottring-
ham on Saturday, the 15th, Roos on Wednesday, the 19th,
and North Frodingham on Tuesday, the 25th (no. 1428).
-During this fortnight Greenfield took occasion to visit other
places in the deanery, probably on such matters as were

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specified in the notices to the deans. On 13 June a second
mandate for corrections in Buckrose and Harthill was addressed
to the official from Ottringham (no. 1439): as regards the rest
of the visitation, the correction of special cases was committed
to the official, but two clerks, Martin Grymeston and William
Bebiry, were charged at Mappleton on 21 June with the cor¬
rection of the comperta in general (no. 1443). From North
Frodingham the archbishop went on to the deanery of Dicker¬
ing, which he visited at three centres, Carnaby on Thursday,
27 June, Hunmanby on Monday, 1 July, and Scarborough on
Wednesday, 3 July (no. 1428). The archbishop was at Brid¬
lington priory on 28 June (no. 1453); the notice of a visitation
on this date is among those for the archdeaconry of Cleveland
(no. 1174). A schedule of special comperta was sent to the
official from Whitby on 6 July (no. 1448).

The visitation of Cleveland followed. It is noteworthy that
here also there were monasteries which called for attention
earlier and that the mandate for a visitation of Swine issued
to the official and William Pickering on 8 May 1306 was
accompanied by one relating to the small nunnery of Keld-
holme (no. 1148). On 10 Oct. following William Beverley and
William Estdene were despatched from Darlington to Arden
and Rosedale in the Cleveland moors (no. 1153), and on 5 Nov.
the comperta from Rosedale were sent for correction to William
Pickering (no. 1154). In June 1307 an urgent message was
sent from Kirkby Malham, while Greenfield was visiting the
deanery of Craven, to the archdeacon’s official and the dean
of Cleveland, ordering them to go to Basedale priory, depose
the prioress and confirm the election of her successor (no. 1164).

In May 1308 the archbishop proposed to visit Malton
priory on 20 July, but this was postponed until 19 Oct. (no.
1170). It seems actually to have been deferred to 11 Dec.
1310 (no. 1262), and in any case was paid merely ratione primi
adventus. The actual visitation of Cleveland began at Whitby
abbey on Saturday, 6 July. On Monday, 8 July, the portion
of the deanery of Cleveland in Whitby Strand was visited at
Lythe. On Thursday, the nth, the archbishop was at Guis-
borough priory, and on Saturday, the 13th, and Tuesday, the
16th, at Kirkleatham and Appleton Wiske, 1 for the two remain¬
ing portions of Cleveland deanery. Proceeding thence south-

1 Appleton Wiske, referred to as a but, while the mother church was
parish church, was actually a chapel in the archdeaconry of Richmond,
in the parish of Great Smeaton; the chapel was in that of Cleveland.

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ward, he visited the first part of Bulmer deanery at Thirsk
on Thursday, the 18th. He found “ first advent ” hospitality
at Byland and Rievaulx on Friday, the 19th, and Saturday,
the 20th. The first part of the deanery of Ryedale occupied
him at Kirkby Moorside on Tuesday, the 23rd, and the second
at Thornton Dale on Friday, the 26th, between which on
Wednesday, the 24th, he visited the troublesome priory of
Keldholme. From Thornton Dale he went to the nunnery
on the right bank of the Derwent, at Yedingham, on Saturday,
the 27th. Thence he returned into Bulmer deanery, visited
Marton priory on Tuesday, 30 July, continued the visitation of
the deanery at Easingwold on Wednesday, the 31st, and was
at Newburgh priory on Friday, 2 August (nos. 1175, 1176,
1181). There still remained the southern part of the deanery,
the visitation of which was deferred until Friday, 20 Sept.,
at Escrick, but this was abandoned and subsequently deputed
to Martin Grymeston (nos. 1197, 1203).

The end of this visitation had been somewhat hurried and
the original dates slightly altered. The comperta for the
deaneries of Cleveland and Bulmer were not committed to
Thomas Blaby and Walter Bebiry until 1 Nov. (no. 1203),
while special corrections as before were delegated to the official.
Some special visitations of monasteries by commission between
1308 and 1314 will be noted in the sequel.

It is much to Greenfield’s credit that, in spite of the claims
of public business coupled with failing health, he planned in
1313 a second visitation of the diocese. This was never fully
completed and most of it was entrusted to commissaries. As
already described, the visitation of the archdeaconry of York
was accomplished for the most part in 1313. The programme
for the East Riding went out at extremely short notice on
29 April, and the visitation began with the deanery of Buck-
rose on Monday, 6 May. Meanwhile, the visitations of Buck-
rose and Dickering were committed to William Beverley and
William Rothewell. The leisurely method of the primary
visitation was abandoned, and the two deaneries in question
were visited on five successive days from 6 to 10 May, Buckrose
as before at Langton and Wharram Percy, and Dickering at
Willerby, Hunmanby and Scarborough, Willerby taking the
place of Carnaby. The archbishop went in person to Brid¬
lington priory, the visitation of which was fixed for Saturday,
11 May, and seems also to have visited Harthill on 17, 18 and
20 May, the three week-days after Ascension day, at three

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new centres, Everingham, Lund and Rowley (nos. 1604, 1605).
After some interval, visitations of Kirkham priory took place
on Wednesday, 5 June, of Nunburnholme priory on Monday,
the 10th, and of Waiter on the following day; and the visita¬
tion of Holdemess, begun on Saturday, 15 June, in Swine
church, was continued on Monday and Tuesday, the 17th and
18th, at Ottringham and Roos (no. 1607). A visitation of
Swine priory was announced for Thursday, the 20th, but
postponed owing to a canonical impediment unspecified.

The comperta for the deaneries visited during May were
entrusted for correction on 13 June to William Hemyngburgh,
rector of St Wilfrid’s, York, and Thomas Conyers, rector of
Lowthorpe (no. 1610). No similar commission remains for
Holderness. The Bridlington comperta were not ready for
the correctors till 11 August, when they were delivered to
William Beverley and Alan Cotum (no. 1614). A schedule
of defaults and transgressions was sent to York on 18 August,
addressed to the official and the archbishop’s receiver, Roger
Thornton (no. 1617).

Meanwhile in July Greenfield had been on visitation in
Cleveland. It is rather surprising that the visitation was not
postponed, for the condition of a district which lay in the
direct route of the Scottish invader must have been consid¬
erably disturbed after the defeat at Bannockburn on 24 June
of the army whose base was at York. No notices for visita¬
tions of the deaneries remain, and the archbishop’s progress is
marked by a series of monasteries, Marton priory on Saturday,
6 July, Newburgh priory on Monday, 8 July, and the nunnery
at Moxby on Wednesday, 10 July (nos. 1321, 1325, 1326).
He reached Yedingham on Friday, 19 July, proceeding in
the reverse order of his journey of six years before (no. 1327).
This allows of plenty of time for the visitation of the deanery
of Bulmer in the interval between the 10th and the 19th. A
visitation of Ryedale deanery is also indicated by his presence
at Keldholme on Monday, the 22nd, and Wykeham on Sat¬
urday, the 27th (nos. 1327, 1328); but it seems that none
took place at this time. No traces of a visitation of Cleveland
deanery at this date are to be found. On 23 October the
comperta for Bulmer were committed to the official’s com¬
missary and Roger Thornton (no. 1333), and those for Keld¬
holme, Wykeham and Yedingham, together with those for
Swine and Nunkeeling in East Riding, to William Bukstanes
and John Hale on 20 Nov. (no. 1338).

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It seems, however, that the rest of the visitation was
deferred until the following year, the last of Greenfield’s life.
On 3 Feb. 1314-15 he visited Thicket priory in the south of
Bulmer deanery (nos. 1343, 1350), easy of access from Cawood
or Bishopthorpe. This seems to have been done by the arch¬
bishop himself, but the visitation of Ryedale and Cleveland
was committed on 22 Sept, following to Denis Avenel, William
Beverley and John Sutton, together with that of Whitby
and Guisborough and of the four nunneries of Arden, Base-
dale, Handale and Rosedale (no. 1371). Rosedale was visited
on Saturday, 27 Sept., Basedale on Friday, 3 Oct., and Han¬
dale on the following day (nos. 1379, 1380, 1381). The orders
for corrections were made out on 12 and 13 Nov., those for
the deaneries to Andrew Grymeston and Thomas Conyers,
those for the monasteries, in which Arden is omitted and
Newburgh added, to William Bukstanes and William Hauteyn.
Notices were also sent out of visitations by the archbishop’s
clerks for purposes of correction, while on 14 Nov. a schedule
of comperta for the two deaneries was sent to the official (no.
1382).

It is evident that documents referring to these visitations
which should have been entered were omitted from the register;
but enough is left to prove the thoroughness of the procedure,
especially as regards the examination of comperta and the
enforcement of corrections. The detecta presented by indi¬
viduals at the visitation were scrutinised and their contents
digested into a list of comperta from which, in the case of a
monastery, a series of injunctions was drawn up and despatched.
This, sealed with the archbishop’s seal ad causas, was known
at York as the decretum and was a statutory document for
permanent observance. The comperta on which it was founded,
however, were not done with, for the individual cases which
they concerned required correction. With this in view, two
lists were compiled from them: one of these, containing special
cases which demanded lengthy treatment, was sent to the
official or his commissary at York, while the other, containing
matters which could be handled summarily on the spot, was
committed to two of the archbishop’s clerks, who made a
second visitation to enforce the consequent pains and penalties.
In the case of the deaneries, no decretum was issued; but the
comperta were issued in the same way for correction and the
clerks concerned probably dealt with individual offenders as
opportunity allowed and where it was most convenient. The

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stages in these proceedings were often delayed, but the register
contains valuable evidence with regard to their machinery
and its working. If the collection of fees was an important
item in the work of visitation, it was not its main object,
and the time and trouble which Greenfield spent over this
part of his pastoral duties prove that he was anxious to use
his judicial authority in promoting the moral and spiritual
welfare of his subjects.

IV

In the special business recorded in connexion with the two
archdeaconries, monasteries play a very large part. The
registers of Greenfield and his successor Melton have an im¬
portance for students of monastic life and institutions which
can hardly be overvalued. While the Cistercian abbeys of
Byland and Rievaulx in Cleveland and Meaux in East Riding,
the Gilbertine houses of Malton and Watton and houses of
friars were exempt from the archbishop’s jurisdiction, the
remaining monasteries in Cleveland included the Benedictine
abbey of Whitby and the three Augustinian priories of Guis-
borough, Marton in Galtres and Newburgh. In East Riding
there were the Augustinian priories of Bridlington, Kirkham,
and Warter, and the priory of canons of the Holy Sepulchre
at North Ferriby on the Humber. But the remarkable feature
of this district is the number of its nunneries. These abounded
chiefly in and on the southern outskirts of the Cleveland
moors: the priories of Arden, Basedale, Handale, Keldholme,
Rosedale and Wykeham were all in this neighbourhood.
Yedingham lay beside the Derwent, not far from Malton, and
Moxby, originally founded as a double house with Marton,
was in the forest of Galtres. In East Riding there were four
more, Nunbumholme and Wilberfoss in Harthill, Nunkeeling
and Swine in Holdemess. 1

As regards Whitby abbey, the register contains very little
information. As we have seen, it was visited twice, in 1308
by the archbishop and in 1314 by his commissaries. No
decretum in the form of injunctions remains from either occa¬
sion, and the only documents which relate to the internal
state of the house concern the relegation of three monks to
Whitby from Selby abbey to perform penance (nos. 1199,

1 Much of the detail given in the Yorks., vol. iii, written by the late
following pages is also noted in the T. M. Fallow,
accounts of monasteries in V.C.H.

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1237, 1378). There is also an order to the abbot in 1309 to
receive back a monk who had gone into apostasy (no. 1230).
At this date the abbot was Thomas Malton, who had been
elected in 1304 and resigned in 1322.

Details with regard to Guisborough priory are almost
equally scanty. Here William Middlesbrough had been prior
ever since 1281, during whose rule it may be said with certainty,
from the architectural evidence of existing remains, that the
eastern part of the conventual church was rebuilt upon a sump¬
tuous scale after a fire in 1289. Here no decreta remain, but,
after the visitation of 1308, one canon was sent to do penance at
Kirkham and another at Bridlington (no. 1183). The second of
these was sent back to Guisborough a year later (no. 1494).
On the principle that change of place effects a change of heart,
Simon Constable, a troublesome canon of Bridlington, was
sent to Guisborough in 1314 (no. 1618). In the following spring,
however, he was back at Bridlington to take part in the election
of a prior, leaving his penance unperformed. He was not
remitted to Guisborough, but the prior of Bridlington was
ordered to see that he fulfilled his penance. It is certainly
doubtful whether such exchanges of undesirable inmates
between monasteries had a salutary result. Simon Constable
was a source of trouble to Bridlington for many years. Stephen
Aukeland, a canon of Guisborough who left the monastery for
a secular life and was restored after absolution in 1312 (no.
1294), came under the notice of archbishop Melton in 1328,
when he was accused by the prior and convent of a second
apostasy. This time he had gone without licence to Avignon,
wearing a secular habit, and obtained a papal dispensation
for a sin committed before he had entered religion and taken
orders, when he and his mother had lent someone ten shillings
on usury. It looks as if the prior and convent, finding him
intolerable in the monastery, had brought this charge against
him in order to get rid of him. Armed with his dispensation,
however, he returned with further excuses for his alleged
apostasy, and Melton had nothing to do but to force his re¬
admission upon an evidently unwilling convent. 1 We may
note a licence, granted in 1313 at the request of the bishop
and prior of Durham, for two canons of Guisborough to study
at Oxford (no. 1310), and the neglect of the prior and convent
in 1308 to comply with papal letters commanding them to
receive a layman as a member of their community (no. 1168).

1 Guisborough Chart., ii, 386, 387.

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The priory of Marton in the forest of Galtres was the object
of injunctions delivered after visitation in 1314 (no. 1325).
These are exactly in the same terms as those delivered to the
priories of Newburgh and Kirkham and deal with nothing
more serious than the defects and irregularities which were
common to houses of canons and for which in each case the
comperta furnished sufficient evidence. After the previous
visitation in 1308 one canon was relegated to Drax priory for
penance (no. 1190). A year earlier, another canon, Leonard
Touthorpe, who not only promised amendment of life but
desired to live under a stricter rule, had been sent to Guis-
borough (no. 740). 1 In 1308 another canon had to undergo
his penance at Marton. As the expense involved in maintain¬
ing penitents in other houses amounted to a shilling a week
or four marks a year, a too liberal application of this remedy
for individual defaults would have taxed the resources of a
small monastery which in 1314 was in debt. It is certain
that at the second visitation disclosures were made which
found their way into the decretum merely in the form of a
general prohibition of the free admission of lay persons into
the cloister, but called for special treatment at the hands of
the archbishop. Two canons, Alan Shirbume and Stephen
Langetoft, and a conversus, Roger Scameston, were found
guilty of repeated acts of incontinency with several persons.
None of these were sent away, but were strictly confined to
the monastery with the injunction of somewhat similar pen¬
ances, which were relaxed a year later (nos. 1329, 1332, 1368).

Apart from a notice of the visitation in 1308 of Newburgh
priory, on the opposite side of the Howardian hills, there is
no record of its sequel. But in 1312 Greenfield sent two of
his clerks to hold a special inquiry, the result of which was
an order for the removal of the sub-prior and of a cellarer
who had been in office for thirty years without rendering an
account, and for the investigation of the conduct of a lay officer
who had enriched himself at the expense of the convent (no.
1291). Early in 1314, during the visitation of the city of York,
a canon was found guilty of incontinence and his penalty was
remitted to the prior (no. 1317). A visitation was held in
August of the same year, followed by the decretum to which
reference has already been made and in which, as in those

1 This matter was erroneously York, probably owing to a confusion
entered in the section of the register between " Giseburne ” and Gisburn
which relates to the archdeaconry of in the West Riding.

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for Marton and Kirkham, special emphasis was laid upon
means for the reduction of debt (no. 1325). It is noteworthy
that in the following October the archbishop held over the
payment of £36 borrowed by the prior and convent from his
receiver for nine months (no. 1334), while in May 1315 he
allowed them to farm out their land in Kilbum and the appro¬
priated church of Haxey in Lincolnshire for stated periods
(no. 1364). We hear of two canons who had been sent for
penance, one to Worksop and the other to Drax, for whose
return provision was made in 1315 (no. 1366). But it is a
remarkable fact that the prior, John Foxholes, elected in
1304, who had been impeached on and had confessed to serious
charges of immorality at the visitation of 1314, was allowed
to continue in office on account of the profit of his business
capacities to the monastery (no. 1325). Foxholes resigned in
1318.

We have already noted the case of Simon Constable, the
canon of Bridlington who was sent to Guisborough in 1314.
He had already come under rebuke at the visitation of 1308,
after which another canon, Henry York, was sent to Shelford
in Nottinghamshire (no. 1444). Having performed his penance,
York was recalled in 1309, but with penitential restrictions
on his conduct and with a special injunction to avoid the
company and private conversation of Simon Constable (no.
1489). It seems that complaints against Constable and another
canon, Simon Burton, led to a special visitation of the monas¬
tery by Greenfield in April 1311, after which a penance was
enjoined upon Burton (no. 1539). The actual nature of the
offences of these two canons is not disclosed. In 1315, however,
when Burton was sacrist, he was such a trouble to the convent
that the archbishop ordered his immediate removal from office.
This order was supplementary to a letter in which, according
to the custom by which an archbishop, at the election of the
head of a religious house, nominated one of his clerks as the
recipient of an annual pension from its funds. The election
of a prior in place of Gerard Burton, probably a kinsman of
Simon, was held on 27 March, when Peter Wyrethorp (i.e.
Weaverthorpe) was elected and confirmed by Greenfield’s
commissary (no. 1646). During the second half of April
commissioners were sent to Bridlington to hold a judicial
investigation into articles preferred against Simon Burton and
the sub-prior, Roger Middelton (no. 1648). From the care
taken to nominate jurors and witnesses, it is evident that no

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pains were spared to obtain evidence of the charges, and on
26 May Burton was sent off to Nostell priory (no. 1652).

The decretum after the visitation of 1314 is, with a few
verbal variations, identical with those addressed to Newburgh
and other canons’ houses. One special clause, however,
prohibits the revelation of the secrets of chapter to strangers
and lay-folk, and there are other additional provisions for the
supply of food to canons in the infirmary and of habits to the
canons which supplement the general directions on these
points (no. 1618). One curious episode in the history of Brid¬
lington is the dispute which arose in 1313 between the prior
and convent and the parishioners of Foston-on-the-Wolds
with regard to an image of the Virgin in Foston church, which
was an object of superstitious adoration. It would appear
that devotion to the image was fostered by a local lady, Joan
Poyngton (? Boynton), whose partisans had come to blows
with those of the prior and convent. Greenfield regarded the
veneration paid to the image as sheer idolatry and ordered it
to cease, pending an inquiry into its causes (no. 1576). Shortly
afterwards the image was removed from Foston church
to the priory church at Bridlington, to which it is clear that
the prior and convent had previously endeavoured to transfer
it in face of local opposition. In their hands it continued to
be an object of resort, and early in 1314 a second mandate
from the archbishop forbade a practice out of which the mon¬
astery was making profit (no. 1597). It may be concluded that,
while Gerard Burton was prior, there was much to be desired
in the internal state of the house. In Jan. 1314-15 he was
prepared to resign, and a provision of the usual kind was
issued for his honourable maintenance (no. 1636), but, before
this came into effect, he died and, as we have seen, his successor
was elected in March.

At Kirkham, as elsewhere, there were canons who caused
trouble. One was sent to Hexham in May 1308, and another
to the distant cell of the priory at Carham on the Tweed (no.
1427). After his visitation in this year Greenfield asked the
prior, John Elveley, for further details of the career of a canon
who had been imprisoned in the monastery for seventeen
years. In the time of Elveley’s predecessor, William Wetwang,
this man had forged the common seal of the convent and the
prior’s seal. Taking advantage of leave for a holiday, he went
surreptitiously to the estates of the priory in Northumberland,
where he used his forgeries to obtain money, with which he

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went into apostasy and for the time being was lost to sight.
He did not abandon the functions of a priest, thereby adding
to his offences; but he seems to have varied his ostensible
occupations 'in order to escape detection. He was said to have
celebrated mass at Cambridge, to have become for a time a
friar of the Sack and to have robbed his church, and when,
after being sought for throughout England, he was found, it
was in the king’s prison and in a secular habit. His incorrigible
habits of forgery, theft and loose living brought him into the
monastic prison with a life sentence. Here he showed no
signs of contrition and made an attempt to escape, but was
taken by travellers in the open fields and brought back to
Kirkham. Not only did some of his brethren fear violence
from him if he went free: it was feared that his corrupting
influence would lead others into apostasy (no. 1452).

Soon afterwards the prior himself was obliged to find
compurgators to meet a series of charges brought against him:
at the same time the canon who had been sent to Carham was
recalled on the understanding that he was to hold no office
without the archbishop’s licence (no. 1471). In February
1310-11 Elveley resigned and Robert Aldborough was elected
in his place (no. 1533A) : a provision was made by the convent
for Elveley’s maintenance (no. 1543). As in the other houses
of canons, the debts of the house occupied a large part of the
injunctions issued in 1314 (no. 1325). These were no doubt
increased by the casual recommendations of persons to the
alms of the house and to the receipt of corrodies, as in two
instances, one at the request of the archbishop himself and
the other at that of the patron (nos. 1450, 1466). Some relief,
however, was furnished by a licence in March 1314-15 to farm
out the manor of Helmsley and sell other property, and another
in the following August to sell the rectorial tithes of Helmsley
for the next five years (nos. 1642, 1660).

Although visitations of Warter priory were held in 1308
and 1314, the only matters of note arising from them concerned
the financial obligations of the house. A letter addressed to
the prior in May 1315, forbidding the custom of pledging the
fruits of appropriated churches as security for loans, is probably
a copy of a general circular sent round to all heads of monastic
houses (no. 1650). It was also in consequence of his discovery
in 1314 of the serious burdens, which weighed heavily upon
the monasteries of his diocese through the improvident grant
of corrodies and pensions for the sake of payments in ready

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money, that Greenfield forbade the prior and convent to make
such grants in connexion with the hospital of St Giles at Bever¬
ley, which was under their administration (no. 1663). At the
visitation in June 1314 the prior was John Thorpe, whose
incapacity for government was the cause of his resignation
in the following October. The election of his successor, Richard
Wellewyke, was quashed by the archbishop, as often happened
in small houses, on grounds of defect of canonical form, and
the prior-elect was provided with the unanimous consent of
the convent (no. 1623).

Documents relating to the numerous small nunneries are
plentiful and are among the most interesting contents of the
register. Founded in remote places among moorland valleys,
the nunneries of Cleveland were singularly isolated from the
outside world and might have been expected to lead a quiet
existence, though hampered by narrowness of means. The
nunneries of the East Riding were more accessible: Wilberfoss
and Nunburnholme, for example, were close to the main road
from York to Hull. To judge by their names, their inmates
were, generally speaking, daughters of local families, some of
them noble, but for the most part taken from the small gentry
and the freeholding class. Jealousy disturbed their peace
and was fomented by the resort of lay persons, from which
their means of protection were obviously inadequate and which
there was a natural tendency to encourage. The decreta which
relate to them are, as in the instances hitherto mentioned,
worded in general terms; but they are supplemented by a
large number of documents which admit us to further know¬
ledge.

Arden, a house of Benedictine nuns in the parish of Hawnby,
was visited by two of Greenfield’s household clerks in Oct.
1306. The principal facts which emerged from the visitation
were the damage caused by one of the lay brothers attached
to the priory, and the carnal lapse of one of the nuns. A chance
of amendment was offered to the latter, who, after she had
given birth to a child, was to be re-admitted to the house,
there to cultivate contrition by penance. The lay brother,
Robert Dent, was released from the vows of his profession
at Arden and sent to Furness, after binding himself to do no
harm to the priory or its goods by a pledge which the prior
of Newburgh was deputed to receive. In compensation for
the private property which he had bestowed upon the nuns
of Arden at his profession, he was allowed a gratuity of forty

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shillings with half a mark for his travelling expenses to Furness.
Hitherto the nuns had been in the habit of choosing confessors
as they pleased: they were now limited to the choice of two
friars whose names were to be sent to the archbishop. As they
were without a master or warden to administer their tempor¬
alities, they were ordered to take better care of their landed
and other property until such a warden was appointed. The
decretum which accompanied these special mandates is couched
as usual in general terms, which sufficiently disclose the fact
that expensive habits and careless finance had brought the
house into debt and disrepair, while the observance of the rule
was lax and enclosure of the inmates disregarded (no. 1153).

Another peccant nun, Clarice Speton, confessed in 1310 to
intimacy with the bailiff of the wapentakes of Bulmer and
Ryedale, who was also accused of taking advantage of a nun
of Keldholme (nos. 1254, 1256). Mentions of Arden, however,
are few. In Jan. 1314-15 Beatrice Colton was elected prioress
in place of a person unnamed. Her installation was committed
to the rector of Scawton, who was instructed to draw up an
indenture of the goods of the priory with her. At the same
time, in order to relieve the poverty of the convent, the warden
of the hospital of Lazenby, near Northallerton, was ordered
to postpone the receipt of half the six sacks of wool for which
he had already paid for a year from the delivery of the first
half (no. 1346).

It has already been said that Greenfield in June 1307,
while in a distant part of the diocese, sent an urgent message
to commissaries to visit the Cistercian priory of Basedale or
Baysdale. The house was in need of urgent reform: the prioress
was notoriously guilty of dilapidation and other crimes, and
the archbishop ordered her to be removed and a successor
appointed (no. 1164). It seems, however, that the prioress
was spared for the time being; for in the following September
her infirm digestion procured her an indult to eat flesh-meat
on three days in the week (no. 1166). At the same time, but
a few days later, the official was commanded to enforce the
return of Joan Percy and other nuns, who had been gadding
freely in secular company about the country-side, to strict
enclosure in the priory (nos. 251, 1166). The appointment of
a keeper of the temporalities of the house was also ordered
(no. 251). Joan Percy, however, proved incorrigible, and,
after the visitation of the house in 1308, was sent for her soul’s
health to Sinningthwaite priory at the cost of sevenpence a

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week to Basedale (no. 1180). One of her associates, Mary
Langetoft, was allowed to perform her penance at home, with
a prohibition of correspondence between them (no. 1184).
Somewhat later, the prioress and convent were ordered to
take back to the fold Agnes Thormodby, who had apostatised
three times but was apparently subject to recurrent qualms
of repentance (no. 1210). Joan Percy returned from Sinning-
thwaite in August 1309, charged with a continuation of her
penance (no. 1233).

The decretum which followed a visitation by Greenfield’s
commissaries in 1314 is one of a series the basis of which is the
same collection of common forms. It is mainly directed
toward financial improvements, the regularisation of audits of
accounts and the restraint of grants of corrodies and pensions.
Among the few remaining points may be noted the prohibition
of the black veil to lay sisters (no. 1381). It seems as though
for the time being Basedale had fallen upon more quiet days.
Although there is no record of the change of prioress contem¬
plated in 1307, it is worth noting that at that date the prioress
appears to have been Joan Percy, elected in 1304. Unless
there was another nun of the same name in the house, it seems
likely that the deposed prioress revenged herself by becoming
an active nuisance to her sisters.

Injunctions issued in 1314 to the Cistercian priory of Han-
dale, near Staithes, are identical word for word with the
Basedale decretum (no. 1380). It was apparently a well-
behaved house which, as will be seen presently, was regarded
as a suitable place of retirement for disturbers of the peace of
other nunneries. There is a notice in June 1313 of the appoint¬
ment of a new prioress, Cecily Irton, to be installed by the vicar
of Stainton-in-Cleveland (no. 1304). She resigned, however,
owing to weakness of health, in less than a year (no. 1361),
and the name of her successor is not recorded.

Very different is the history of Keldholme priory, a Cister¬
cian house near Kirkby Moorside. One of Greenfield’s first
acts, on arriving in his diocese, was to send visitors there
(no. 1148). We do not know what they found, but, two years
later, in April 1308, the headship of the house had been vacant
for some time and, having lapsed to the archbishop’s collation,
was given by him to Emma York (no. 1169). This appoint¬
ment was followed by a rebellion among the nuns, of which
Beatrice Roston and Annabel Loketon were the ringleaders
(no._ 1176), The archbishop visited Keldholme on 24 July

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1308, when Emma York resigned (no. 1188). Her successor,
Joan Pickering, was imported from Rosedale priory, as no
nun of Keldhohne was found fit for the office. The installation
of the new prioress, however, was violently impeded by some
of the nuns and by laymen who came to their support from
Kirkby Moorside and the neighbourhood. These were excom¬
municated and the monastery placed under interdict until
Joan Pickering could be peaceably installed (no. 1192). She
appears to have gained possession before the beginning of
September, but, while she was absent on a visit of consultation
to the archbishop, an attempt was made to exclude her from
the monastery. As a result of this strife, the archdeacon’s
official was ordered to deal with the rebel nuns, sending four
of them to other nunneries, and inhibiting three apostates from
returning to Keldholme until the archbishop had seen them
and given them a penance. He was further charged to report
upon the relations between the prioress and convent and certify
the archbishop of the names of the excommunicated persons
who had taken part in the rebellion (no. 1198). The four
nunneries chosen as retreats for the rebels were Handale,
Nunappleton, Swine and Wallingwells.

Four months later Isabel Langetoft was allowed to return
from Handale (no. 1213), and on 1 Feb. 1308-9 the convent
was instructed to inform lady Wake of Lydel, the patroness
of the priory, that all had accepted Joan Pickering as prioress
and to request her to deliver the temporalities (no. 1218).
One at any rate of the lay offenders was brought to book and
required to do public penance (no. 1221). But, whether by
the influence of the patroness or for some other reason, Joan
Pickering resigned (no. I2i8w), and the person chosen in her
place and admitted without demur on 7 March was Emma
Stapelton, who had been in apostasy only a few months
previously. On the same day the archbishop furnished the
prioress with an injunction, in the form of an indenture, for¬
bidding grants of corrodies and leases and the unlicensed
reception of inmates and lodgers, and directing a systematic
audit of accounts. Next day two more nuns were sent away,
one to Esholt and another to Nunkeeling (no. 1224). One of
these, Emma Newcastle, and the remainder of those banished
in 1308, returned before the end of the year, one of them,
however, with her penance still to be performed, and all under
strict conditions of seclusion (nos. 1242, 1246, 1250).

Annabel Loketon, far from profiting by her penance at

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Wallingwells, was defamed, a year after her return, of incon¬
tinence with the bailiff of Bulmer and Ryedale (no. 1254).
He probably performed his purgation as ordered, and we hear
nothing of her part in the sequel. In March 1312-13 the arch¬
bishop took occasion to congratulate the nuns upon their
happy return to peace and unity, but exhorted them in strong
terms to avoid discord for the future, warning them that master
Richard Cley, vicar of Lastingham, who had been appointed
their coadjutor or master, had injunctions to keep a watch
on their conduct and report irregularities (no. 1295). This
does not sound too hopeful, but the decretum after the visita¬
tion of 1314, while again insisting upon a proper audit of
accounts and forbidding corrodies, suggests no very serious
breaches of the rule. The buildings were in need of repair,
and there were injunctions against the revelations of chapter
secrets, the wearing of finery in the special form of laced shoes,
the sale by individual nuns of books and ornaments of the
church, and the admission of lap-dogs to church and cloister
(no. 1328). In the following December licence was granted
to receive two young boarders, nieces of the prioress and
another nun, and to keep another, the niece of master Thomas
Levesham, under the care of Annabel Loketon for a period
beyond the limit allowed. This licence also included the
reception of a novice, the application for which had been made
without the common seal of the convent (no. 1341). But in
Oct. 1315 quarrels had broken out again. Emma York and
Mary Holme were at war with the prioress, reviling her and
despising her commands, and meddling with the administra¬
tion of the house. The vicar of Lastingham was sent to ad¬
monish them publicly in chapter and request the prioress to
report any future cases of misbehaviour (no. 1377). From
the Sede Vacante register we learn that after Greenfield’s
death Emma Stapelton resigned and Emma York took her
place as prioress, while later on Mary Holme was found guilty
of incontinence with a priest. But further records of Keld-
holme are scanty, and those which remain in this volume are
ample indication of the difficulty which diocesan authorities
found in regulating the affairs of nunneries and of the unsatis¬
factory nature of the means adopted to heal or prevent dissen¬
sions and disorder.

Rosedale priory, the fifth of these moorland nunneries,
was visited by commissaries in Oct. 1306. The injunctions
founded upon the comperta, are very similar to those which

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were sent to Arden three days earlier, although with individual
clauses which suggest that the convent was not free from
quarrels. It was possibly less heavily in debt than Arden,
but the necessity of periodical audits was emphasised as usual.
The habit of roaming about the country, the resort of seculars
to the nunnery, the' tendency of nuns in sound health to use
the infirmary, the undesirability of the monopoly by certain
nuns of association with the prioress, are all matters which
belong to the common stock of injunctions. Here, as at Arden,
the choice of confessors was limited to two friars (no. 1154).
The prioress at this date was Mary Ros, a daughter of sir
William Ros of Ingmanthorpe, whom she had licence to visit
twice in the year for eight days at a time (no. 1158). In Sept.
1310 her conduct was the object of a commission, the terms
of which show that the need of obtaining knowledge of the
state, i.e. the financial condition, of the house was pressing.
Feeling herself unequal to the cares of government, she resigned
and the nuns were charged to elect one of their own body
(no. 1259). The election was delayed until the following
January, when Mary Ros died. The patron, Thomas Wake,
was a minor in the king’s wardship, and Joan Pickering, who
had been for a short time prioress of Keldholme, went to the
king at Berwick-on-Tweed to obtain a congd d’elire. She herself
was elected (no. 1266): it seems probable that she was a sister
or kinswoman of William and Robert Pickering, clerks promi¬
nent in diocesan affairs, and had herself some talent for
administration. Before her time there is one case in 1309 of
a nun who required correction (no. 1234); but no further
cases are noted. The decretum sent to Rosedale in 1314 is
couched in the usual conventional terms and is longer than
the similar decreta for Handale and Basedale, including certain
injunctions which were sent to only one of the two other
houses with those common to both (no. 1382). But, although
the house was no doubt liable to financial difficulties and
certain slight irregularities, there is no reason to take an
unfavourable view of its condition for the time being.

Of Wykeham, which lay some distance to the east of this
group, between Pickering and Scarborough, there is not much
to be said. Occasional notices of licences for the admission
of nuns (nos. 1187, 1253, 1297) remind us that one of the
faults common to nunneries, against which decreta contain
repeated warnings, was the reception of nuns without the
leave of the diocesan, a transaction accompanied by the receipt

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of a sum of money. While such sums were welcome additions
to the monastic revenues at the moment, the support
of persons indiscriminately admitted became in the end
a burden to the house; and the admission of nuns for
payment was in itself closely akin to an act of simony.
The decretum issued to Wykeham in- 1314 differs only
in a few phrases from that issued a few days before to
Yedingham priory. An interesting side-light is thrown upon
the pursuit of industry in both houses, no doubt with the
prospect of finding customers, by the warning against neglect
of divine service by those engaged in silk-weaving (no. 1327).
As usual, the unlicensed sale of corrodies was forbidden, but
a year later the archbishop was induced to give leave for the
grant of a corrody by the consideration that the bailiff of the
honour of Pickering, who had nominated the recipient, could
be a useful friend and protector to the nunnery (no. 1367).

The demands made .upon religious houses to find benefices
for persons armed with papal provisions are illustrated more
than once in these pages. Nunneries, with few exceptions,
had little to give in this way; but the prioress and convent
of Moxby, with a rectory and two vicarages in their patronage,
were called upon to provide for a poor clerk who had been
examined and passed by papal commissaries (no. 1149). Moxby
was a small house in the forest of Galtres, representing the
female element which in the twelfth century had been elimin¬
ated from the double monastery of Marton. Its prioress,
Eufemia, depressed by bodily sickness, resigned in 1310 and
was succeeded by Alice Barton (no. 1263). In April 1312
Greenfield sent back to Moxby an apostate nun, Sabina Apel-
garth, who had come to him for absolution (no. 1286). The
decretum after the visitation of 1314 is in much the same terms
as others of the series. As in other cases at an earlier date,
the convent appears to have been specially recommended to
choose two confessors, and their choice of two friars minor
was approved in a separate letter (no. 1326). Like other
nunneries, Moxby was poor: during the vacancy of the vicarage
of Whenby in 1314 the payment of half the vicar’s pension
fell due to the archbishop, who remitted the debt of two
marks, instructing the convent to pay one of them to the new
vicar after a reasonable period (no. 1354).

At Thicket priory, in the somewhat isolated district between
the Ouse and Derwent, there were in 1309 five secular boarders,
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only one was under the permitted limit of age. These were
allowed to remain on condition that their maintenance should
not burden the convent (no. 1216). This was one result of
the visitation in consequence of which a decretum was
issued on 1 Feb. 1308-9, embodying a number of the
usual injunctions without distinctive character (no. 1219).
Two notices of Thicket occur in 1312, one the restora¬
tion of an apostate nun in the same form as that of
the nun at Moxby, the other a licence to receive a married
woman as a boarder for a few months (no. 1286 n).
A second decretum after the visitation of 1314 again
contains nothing noteworthy (no. 1350). It should be
emphasised, however, that such injunctions, while repeating
the same forms over and over again with few variations, were
more than formal in their implications and were not issued
without cause or purpose. They concern those errors, corrwp-
telae rather than abusus, which habitually beset the life of
nunneries and recurred at every visitation. More specific
faults at Thicket appear in the order to the rector of Whel-
drake to absolve the nuns, sisters and lay brothers from blows
given to each other, the levis manuum injectio violenta which
did not draw blood, and from simoniacal admissions of nuns
(no. 1356). In 1315 a corrody was granted to a boarder who
assumed the habit of a lay sister (no. 1375). The only other
document which concerns Thicket is the confirmation of Alice
Alverthorpe as prioress in August 1309, which is entered by
mistake among the material for East Riding (no. 1409), no
doubt owing to the civil situation of the priory in an East
Riding wapentake.

Some scanty remains of Yedingham priory in the vale of
Pickering have survived upon the right bank of the Derwent,
which divided it from the parish church in the East Riding.
It was visited by Greenfield in 1308, but no decretum is on
record. Licence was granted in March 1308-9 for the admis¬
sion of a well recommended young woman to the habit and
veil (no. 1225), and in Sept. 1312 Yedingham was chosen as
the asylum for a refractory nun of Arthington, whose mainten¬
ance was charged to her father and relations (no. 1289). The
decretum in 1314, as already noted, is almost exactly similar
to that for Wykeham (no. 1327). Yedingham, however, was
one of five nunneries (Keldholme, Nunkeeling, Swine and
Wykeham being the others) where some free fighting of the
kind noticed at Thicket had taken place, and where some of

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the inmates had taken vows, probably to go on pilgrimage,
without leave from the prioress (no. 1338). Further references
to Yedingham are few and it seems to have been a well con¬
ducted house, obedient to the regulations regarding the recep¬
tion of children and boarders. A girl who had waited upon a
nun afflicted with dropsy was dismissed by the prioress as
soon as she reached the age limit, but was allowed by
the archbishop to continue in attendance on her mistress
(no. 1344). About the same time the nuns had leave
to admit a lay sister on the recommendation of her
friends, with the strict injunction that she was not to
assume the black veil reserved for nuns, but was to wear the
white veil of a conversa (no. 1378). In this connexion it may
be noted that this marks Yedingham and other nunneries
which availed themselves of lay sisters and brothers for purposes
of service as Cistercian: otherwise there was very little dis¬
tinction between them and other houses, and from other
sources it is evident that visitors classed them all as nun¬
neries without paying rigid attention to their respective orders.

A visitation of Nunburnholme priory by commissaries in
July 1306 included the confirmation of a prioress in the place
of Joan Holme, recently deceased. The person chosen was
Avice Beverley, a nun of Nunkeeling (no. 1391). Avice died
in 1310, and the name of her successor is not given (no. 1530).
There is a curious letter, written in June 1313, authorising
the prioress, accompanied by two reputable nuns, to visit the
nunnery of Seton in Cumberland: such visitation was alleged
to be customary, but there is no other mention, so far as is
known, of the dependence of Seton upon the Yorkshire house
(no. 1584). No decretum for Nunburnholme survives at this
period. The visitation in the summer of 1314 disclosed, how¬
ever, the helplessness of the nuns with regard to temporal
affairs, and the usual expedient was adopted of putting them
under the supervision of a neighbouring incumbent who was
a good man of business. We have already noticed instances
of the coadjutor, master or warden: the vicar of Lastingham
bore this relation to the nuns of Keldholme and Rosedale,
visiting the houses three or four times a year, inquiring into
the behaviour of officers and reeves and examining the accounts
of obedientiaries. In this instance there was a useful clerk
at hand in William Darreyns, rector of Londesborough, who
had been already sent to conduct the election and confirmation
of a prioress in 1310 (no. 1610).

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Nunkeeling in Holdemess was one of the houses on which
refractory nuns of Keldholme were billeted in 1309 (no. 1224).
There is nothing but a mention of a visitation in 1306 (no.
1399), but the commissaries who visited the nunnery in 1310
found grave defaults. Isabel St Quintin was removed from the
office of cellaress and declared incapable of office: she was
also found guilty of incontinence with a monk from Meaux
abbey. Two sisters of the name of Scot, who had been boarding
in the monastery, were expelled at the same time (nos. 1524,
1525). In November of the same year the rector of Brandes-
burton and the archdeacon’s official were deputed to hold a
general audit of accounts (no. 1532). The decretum issued in
Dec. 1314 is very similar to that issued to Swine priory: in
both instances, for example, there is an allusion to the silk
work which we have already noted at two other monasteries.
The phraseology, however, of the two documents differs con¬
siderably. Certain injunctions regarding the revelation of
chapter secrets and the proper keeping of the common seal
are peculiar to Nunkeeling. The cloister doors were to be
entrusted to two custodians instead of one, as at Swine, and
it is evident that Nunkeeling was specially liable to the dangers
arising from the presence of secular boarders. A special
injunction required that all money should pass through the
hands of the bursars, and it is noticeable that the common
injunction against the sale of corrodies and kindred practices,
while it occurs in the Nunkeeling decretum, is omitted from that
for Swine (no. 1629). A licence was granted in 1315 for the
admission of two or three suitable nuns (no. 1649).

It is possible that the omissions from the Swine decretum
in 1314 were accidental, for Swine caused the archbishop some
difficulty. Swine, like Nunkeeling, was the scene of the tem¬
porary retreat of a troublesome nun from Keldholme (nos.
1190, 1198), but in 1308 it had to send a nun to Hampole,
whose daily expenses were reckoned at ninepence instead of
the ordinary sevenpence (nos. 1239, 1438). It was one of the
nunneries selected for visitation by proxy in 1306 (no. 1386),
but the archbishop seems to have visited it personally in
October of that year (no. 1396), and not long afterwards the
rector of Sutton-on-Hull and the bailiff of Beverley were
commissioned to hold a general audit (no. 1401). In March
1307-8 there is a licence for the admission of a girl from
Beverley to the novitiate (no. 1419). In the following December
the prioress and convent were ordered to receive back an

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apostate nun; but, if Diota and Dionysia Skelton are the
same person, her return was delayed until the next March,
when the archbishop’s confessor asked for her recall (nos.
1462, 1481). Meanwhile the prioress, Joan Moubray, and her
sisters had come under Greenfield’s displeasure for their
inattention to the advice of the nun Josiana, who had been
appointed to supervise their temporal affairs, and a speedy
visitation was threatened if they did not abandon reckless
alienations of land and new leases and incurring contracts
which they could not discharge (no. 1469). Equally stringent
was an order to get rid of the unlicensed adult boarders who were
a burden to the house (no. 1481). The threatened visitation
was committed in April 1309 to the vicar-general and official-
principal (no. 1487), and was quickly followed by the resigna¬
tion of Joan Moubray on the ground of ill health. In assigning
to her a lodging and suitable attendance in the monastery,
Greenfield praised her conduct as prioress, but warned her
against surrounding herself with nuns and other friends in
her retirement. To this ordinance was added a general pro¬
hibition of re-admitting to the house without special licence
nuns who had gone away without leave (no. 1492).

In Sept. 1310 a mandate forbade the prioress and convent
to receive friars or secular guests in any place but in the outer
hall; and at the same time the prioress was ordered to admonish
two noisy and quarrelsome nuns to obedience (no. 1520). In
the same month another nun was charged with incontinence
with a monk of Meaux (no. 1525) and had to make her purgation
before the archdeacon’s official (no. 1532). An undated docu¬
ment, issued apparently in 1312, appointed a certain Walter
Kelk to take charge of the major a negotia of the convent:
for such an office the ordinary person to be chosen was a local
incumbent, but Kelk seems to have been a layman (no. 1561).
In view of the temporal necessities of such houses as Swine
and the readiness even of those who knew their circumstances
to burden them with pensions, it is interesting to note that
Greenfield contributed the sum of ten pounds to the support
of the orphan daughter of David Cawode whom he introduced
to the monastery as a boarder (no. 1574). Two more girls
who had lost their father, John Stavelay, were admitted as
boarders by licence in 1313-14 (no. 1599), and, later in the
year, a daughter of sir William Colevile was admitted for the
period beneath the age-limit of twelve years (no. 1625).

Reference has already been made, in connexion with

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Nunkeeling, to the decretum issued to Swine after visitation
in 1314 (no. 1629). The visitation took place on 4 Nov. Two
nuns, Joan Sutton and Juliane Wellewyke, were presented as
habitual disturbers of the peace, disobedient, mutinous and
incorrigible. Some six weeks later, when the comperta came
up for correction, Joan was despatched with the customary
penance to Nun Appleton and Juliane to Rosedale. It was
necessary on the same occasion to warn the nuns severely
against revealing chapter secrets. The admonition came some¬
what late in the day and was actually the consequence of
revelations which had been made by certain nuns to persons
outside the monastery. The guilty persons were summoned
under pain of excommunication to present themselves to the
archbishop and do penance (no. 1630). As their names were
not known to the archbishop, this order probably had very
little result. The comperta of the visitation, however, had
become public property. The two nuns under sentence of
temporary removal were well known in the neighbourhood,
and Joan Sutton was the sister of sir John Sutton, the lord of
Sutton-on-Hull. When the time came for Joan and Juliane
to depart and the cart and horses which were to transport
them to their places of penance were ready, a band of armed
men broke into the monastery, threatened violence to their
escort, put the cart out of action and picketed the roads and
lanes to intercept any attempt to remove the ladies (no. 1634).
A second order for their removal was made shortly after:
this time Sinningthwaite was substituted for Rosedale as
Juliane’s destination (no. 1637). It is doubtful whether the
mandate was carried out. At any rate, three months later,
Joan Sutton was pleading weak health: it would seem that
by this time her sins were judiciously overlooked, for she had
leave to pay two visits to her brother during the summer
quarter in the company of some respectable nun of mature
age, for not more than two or three days at a time (no. 1651).
Apart from further licences to receive young boarders (no.
1643), the only other notice of Swine is the appointment of
the rector of the chapel of Nuttles in Sept. 1315 to act as the
coadjutor of the prioress and convent in matters temporal
(no. 1665).

The decretum sent to the prioress and convent of Wilber-
foss in 1308 is inserted among the Cleveland documents (no.
1220), and bears a close general likeness to the decretum for
Thicket priory which immediately precedes it. It is possible

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that the two were placed together as models for similar compo¬
sitions, embracing most of the points usually touched upon in
such circumstances. Special notice is taken, however, of the
fondness of the nuns of Wilberfoss for unlicensed roaming
outside the monastery in secular company, their unreadiness
to return from holidays for which they had received exeats,
their habit of sitting up after compline with visitors in the
guest-house and their addiction to wearing red dresses and
long gowns of a secular cut. The injunction of a penance
upon Agnes Lutton in 1312, which also has found its way
into the Cleveland section of the register, side by side with
the mandate for the temporary seclusion of a nun of Yedingham
at Arthington, appears to have been inflicted in consequence
of her vagrant ways and her propensity for the company of
laymen and priests. She was not sent away, however, but
was confined to her own monastery (no. 1289). In 1309 there is
a notice of the admission of a nun from Beverley at the request
of Roger Scot (no. 1493). In the following year an interesting
series of entries relates to the election of a prioress (no. 1514).
William Beverley, who had visited Wilberfoss under commis¬
sion in 1308, was sent on 2 August to receive the resignation of
Emma Walcryngham and to confirm the election of her suc¬
cessor. A letter without a subscription, but evidently written
by Beverley for the archbishop’s private information, states
that at his arrival on the following day he found some fnen of
religion in the house who were evidently frequent visitors:
though little was to be feared at present, it was to be hoped
that their resort would be less frequent as time went on. Bever¬
ley’s official report states that, after mass of the Holy Ghost
had been celebrated, he called the convent together in the
cloister and, after receiving the resignation of the prioress,
instructed them in the canonical method of election. Thus
primed, they retired into the chapter-house while Beverley
waited in the cloister until he was invited to confirm the
election of Margaret Dawtrey. Having found the proceedings
perfectly in order, he committed the house to the charge of
the new prioress and installed her. The house, as he found
by enquiry, was solvent and its gamers full and plenteous.

The list of nuns present at this election included all those
present in the house at the time, twenty in number, most of
them, to judge by their names, drawn from families in the
East Riding and Lincolnshire. Small though these nunneries
were in importance, their inmates were nevertheless fairly

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numerous, and, while their strength lay in the certainty of
constant recruitment from the well-to-do households in their
neighbourhood, the familiarity of the nuns with their surround¬
ings and their inevitable opportunities for communication
with old friends and relations were a source of weakness and
danger to the maintenance of religious life in them, as this
register amply shows. Wilberfoss was certainly in better
condition than most of the others: it had important friends,
such as lady Percy, who recommended a daughter of sir Ives
Etton as a nun in 1315 (no. 1665). But, even in a fairly pros¬
perous nunnery, the admission of superfluous nuns and prodigal
grants of charges upon the common fund involved serious risk;
and when in 1314 the prioress and convent asked leave to
bestow a livery upon an anonymous person, with the mere
assurance that it was for the good of the house, the arch¬
bishop refused to grant their request until he could come to
the monastery and ascertain the details in person.

V

Monastic affairs take up so large a space in these two
sections of the register that other matters are of secondary
importance. This is natural, considering that monasteries,
where they were not exempt, were immediately subject to the
archbishop’s jurisdiction and that the only capacity in which
the local archdeacon or his official could exercise authority in
them was that of a special commissary. The influence of
monasteries was also strong in those parish churches which
fell properly within the archdeacon’s province. It is noteworthy
that the Cistercian houses in both archdeaconries, Byland,
Rievaulx and Meaux, possessed very little property in the
form of appropriated churches, and that the rectorial revenues
of the church of Scarborough, where Cistercian custodes were
habitually in residence, belonged to the abbey of Citeaux.
Very few of the nunneries, again, possessed appropriations:
Moxby, which owned the rectory of Whenby and that of a
church in York, was quite exceptional in this respect. Other¬
wise their property of this description was confined to the
parochial cures which existed within their conventual churches,
as at Rosedale, Swine and Wykeham, or, as at Yedingham,
to a parish church in the immediate neighbourhood of their
house. Of the great Benedictine houses of the diocese, Whitby
held several churches in the deaneries of Cleveland and Dick-

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ering, served with one exception the church of Seamer, as
yet unappropriated, by secular curates. St Mary’s, York, held
the appropriations of Myton-on-Swale and Overton in Bulmer
deanery, Lastingham in Ryedale, and Burton Agnes and Rud-
stone in Dickering, in all of which churches vicarages were
ordained. In Dickering deanery, where the number of appro¬
priated churches amounted to more than 75 per cent, of the
whole, the Lincolnshire abbey of Bardney held the church of
Hunmanby and a group of parochial chapels originally depend¬
ent upon it.

The bulk of the appropriations, however, belonged to houses
of canons. No. 1240 enumerates twelve churches and six
parochial chapels appropriated to Guisborough priory. Of
these all but three were in the deanery of Cleveland: the three
exceptions, Hessle, Kirkbum and Sherburn-in-Hartford-Lythe,
were in the East Riding. In these and in the Cleveland churches
of Marske, Marton, Ormesby and Stainton, vicarages were
ordained, but the parish church of Guisborough itself, with
those of Danby, Ingleby Amcliffe, Kirk Levington and Skelton,
were served by stipendiary curates appointed by the priory,
with the archbishop’s leave. The six chapels, which at this
time were regarded as dependent upon some of the parish
churches just mentioned (though one or two, such as East
Harlsey and Yarm, were probably by this time virtually
independent of their mother churches), were in the natural
course of things served by stipendiaries, whose salaries came
from local sources. It may be remarked that no mention is
made of Holy Trinity at Hull, a chapel of Hessle, which with
the growth of the town had become a parish church in all but
name. 1

This close connexion of parish churches with Augustinian
priories was due to the ideal, entertained at an earlier date,
of establishing such houses as centres from which parochial
ministrations could be supplied to the parish churches of the
neighbourhood. Similarly Bridlington priory held ten churches
with their chapels in appropriation, of which four were served
by stipendiary curates, viz., Bridlington, Filey, Flamborough
and Ottringham (no. 1509). Kirkham (no. 1543), Newburgh
and Warter (1227) and the Gilbertine priories of Malton and
Watton (nos. 1195, 1543M) were also cases in point. There

1 The parish church mentioned in other church in Hull, St Mary’s,
the licence for an oratory granted to was a chapel dependent upon North
John Boox of Hull (no. 1477) seems, Ferriby.
however, to be Holy Trinity. The

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is no list in this part of the register of the churches appropriated
to Newburgh, but four of these, Coxwold, Kilburn, Thirkleby
and Thirsk, were treated as stipendiary curacies.

Greenfield during his episcopate made a careful survey of
appropriations through the diocese. The records of this are
in another part of the register, and it is from these that the
evidence above cited has found its way into the sections
relating to the archdeaconries. While the churches mentioned
in the enumerations were in more than one archdeaconry,
decrees of appropriation and ordinations of vicarages of indi¬
vidual churches, on the other hand, are properly entered under
the heading of the archdeaconry in which they were situated.
Such documents are not very numerous, for the wholesale
appropriations which had taken place at an earlier date in
consequence of grants of churches to monasteries had been
checked by the statute of mortmain in 1279, and since then
the supervision exercised by the Crown and by diocesan
bishops had been increased. Greenfield’s inquisition into this
matter started from the assumption that appropriations had
been made contra jus commune, the jus commune of course
being not “ common law ” in the secular sense, but the common
law of the Church. Its object was twofold, to ascertain whether
they had been made with the consent of the diocesan and
whether vicarages had been instituted in the churches. As
we have seen, there were several cases in which the archbishop
determined that a cure might be served by a stipendiary
priest removable at the will of the patrons. On the other
hand, the ordination of a vicarage at Edstone concerns a
church which the prior and convent of Hexham had previously
committed to curates, and which may possibly have been
regarded as a chapel dependent on the prior’s prebendal church
of Salton (no. 1268). The ordination of the vicarage of Braf-
ferton in 1311 dealt with the case of an unappropriated church
in the gift of the prior and convent of Newburgh in which
there was a non-resident rector. The cure had been delegated
to a vicar, but without fixity of endowment, and the ordination
provided the vicar with a settled salary (no. 1279). It is worth
notice that, while the rector remained in possession of his
sinecure, the presentation to the vicarage was exercised, not
by him, but by the prior and convent (no. 1276).

There is another instance of a re-arrangement of endowments
in connexion with the vicarage of Feliskirk, a church appro¬
priated to the Hospitallers. This document is interesting on

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account of its topographical references and its direction to
the vicar to find the parish priest, i.e. the stipendiary curate,
in the parish church, and chaplains to serve the chapels of
Boltby and Sutton-under-Whitestone-Cliff (no. 1342). The
decree relating to the vicarage of Yedingham (no. 1408) is
again a readjustment of sources of income between the vicar
and the proprietresses after an inquiry by commissioners
(no. 1406). Skipsea, however, is a case of a vicarage now
ordained for the first time (no. 1482), though here, as at Braf-
ferton, there appears to have been previously a vicar as well
as a sinecure rector. Owing to a dispute about the vicarage
in 1308 (no. 1442), Greenfield, upon examination, found that
the abbot and convent of Meaux had made an exchange of
property with the Crown which had proved disadvantageous,
and in compensation for their losses consented to appropriate
the church to them, reserving for the vicar a dwelling-house
and an annual pension of ten marks. In place of the usual
indemnity due to the archbishop in such a case, he kept the
collation of the vicarage in his own hands, indemnifying the
chapter of York for possible losses during vacancies with a
yearly pension of twenty shillings. All the repair of the chancel,
its books and ornaments, was charged to the abbot and convent,
in which context we may remark that at Feliskirk the Hospital¬
lers had thrown half the burden of the chancel upon the vicar.
The existing rector of Skipsea seems to have been overlooked
in the transaction and disputed his rights with the abbot and
convent; but in April 1310 the bishop settled the matter by
arranging that he should be compensated by the grant for his
life of a grange and lands belonging to Meaux (no. 1500). 1
A very similar ordination of a vicarage at Sancton, in pursuance
of a papal bull appropriating the church to the prior and
convent of Watton, was made in the following July: here,
however, the collation of the vicarage was not reserved to
the archbishop (no. 1512).

The revision of endowments is also the subject of certain
other documents. Thus in 1307 there was a doubt with regard
to the parish boundaries of Dalby in the deanery of Bulmer,
which affected the ownership of tithe from grazings and pas¬
tures (no. 1160). An appropriation of the neighbouring church
of Whenby to the nuns of Moxby by archbishop Wickwane
is introduced in consequence of a dispute between the vicar
and Ellen Haget, who had been selling hay from the church-
1 See nos. 1533, 1540,

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yard and thus encroaching upon the vicar’s perquisites (no.
1189). At Thornton Dale in 1308 there is another instance of
a temporary vicar whose sources of revenue after his death
were appropriated by the rector, who was the dean of York.
He pleaded that no perpetual vicarage had been ordained in
the church and that such sources were too small even for the
maintenance of a single clergyman, professing himself ready
to go into residence. The result was that the rectory and
vicarage were consolidated (no. 1204). The actual causes of
the quarrel between the rector and the vicar of Bossall (nos.
1357, 1359, 1370) are not stated, but it may have arisen over
the division of tithe.

An instance of a dispute between proprietors and parish¬
ioners is the interesting case of the “ Northecrouche ” at
Swine (no. 1440). Here the conventual and parish churches
were under one roof, and the building referred to was evidently
a transeptal projection on the north side of the crossing. After
a fire in the monastery, it was said, the parishioners, who
claimed it as part of their church containing an altar dedicated
to St Andrew, allowed the nuns to make a loft in it for a wool-
store, while mass was still said on the ground-floor. In process
of time the nuns claimed the whole building as their wool-
store from time immemorial, and in the debate which ensued
it fell out of repair and lost its roof. While this case concerns
a chapel attached to a parish church, another concerns the
rights of proprietors over a parochial chapel in a hamlet (nos.
1411, 1473, 1490). The chapel of Skeme, near Driffield, was
one of those which, though nominally dependent upon a
parish church and without cure of souls of its own, was claimed
as a free chapel governed by a sinecurist rector. This status,
however, was doubtful, and the prior and convent of Watton
claimed Skeme against the soi-disant rector, Martin Gryme-
ston, as a chapel of their appropriated church of Hutton
Cranswick. The dispute came before the official, when Gryme-
ston put in a weak exception to the plea presented by the
prior and convent and the archbishop decreed the subordina¬
tion of the chapel to the parish church, thus restoring the
rectorial tithe to Watton. Whatever the original status of
Skerne may have been, it is evident that it had fallen into
subjection to Hutton Cranswick and that its separation had
been recent and was contrary to the law of the Church.

Although so many churches in these archdeaconries were
appropriated to houses of canons, there is no instance of the

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presentation and institution of a canon regular to a vicarage.
For the present the principle that the vicars of such churches
should be seculars, enunciated in the thirteenth century,
still held good, and it is probable that cures of souls in churches
in which no vicarage had been ordained were entrusted
as a rule to secular chaplains. As regards non-appropriated
churches in private patronage, a large number of disputed
presentations are recorded. Such cases are Hinderwell (nos.
1165, 1211), Bulmer (nos. 1231, 1273, 1278), Thormanby
(no. 1257), Thorganby (no. 1277), Terrington (no. 1281),
Stokesley (nos. 1282, 1284), Stillingfleet (no. 1283), Loftus
(no. 1320), Foxholes (no. 1459), Wharram Percy (nos. 1549,
1565, 1644, 1645, 1647), and Settrington (no. 1550). One
case refers to the presentation of a rector to Sheriff Hutton,
a church undoubtedly appropriated to Marton priory (no.
1256A); others, such as Bulmer and Loftus, concern the
presentation of two incumbents by the same patrons, one of
whom at Bulmer was charged with simony; while at Skipsea
(no. 1442) and Sutton-on-the-Forest (nos. 1320, 1331, 1355)
the contest was between two vicars of an appropriated church,
each of whom claimed possession for reasons not indicated.

As regards incumbents of churches, dispensations for
non-residence to rectors, usually for the purpose of study at a
university, are abundant. Such dispensations, subject to
renewal at the end of the specified period, were granted upon
the understanding that the recipient provided for the exercise
of the cure of souls in his absence and saw that part of his
revenues went to the relief of the poor. They were frequently
accompanied by a licence to the absentee to lease the fruits
of his church. That such graces were not granted without
scrutiny appears from the case of Robert Eure, rector of
Welbury, whose application, backed by his brother sir John
Eure, represented that he had qualified for a dispensation
covering the extreme period of seven years by receiving sub¬
deacon’s orders. The archbishop required a certificate of his
fitness, which he could not produce, nor did the register of
ordinations contain his name. All that could be found was
that he already had obtained a licence for three years’ study
from the official-principal by asserting his possession of orders
which he had not received (no. 1156). His successor at Wel¬
bury in 1309 found that the money which Eure had acquired
for the repair of dilapidations from the executors of his pre¬
decessor had not been used for that purpose (no. 1241). In

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such cases as that of John Nassington, rector of Skelton, a
near kinsman of the official and destined doubtless for a similar
career, there could be little hesitation about granting a seven
years’ licence under the provisions of the constitution cum
ex eo ; but he was required to proceed to the subdiaconate
(no. 1212). No further advance in holy orders was necessary
during the term of study: Eure’s successor, an acolyte, received
a dispensation for the same period on the understanding that
he would not be compelled to take orders higher than those
of subdeacon (no. 1229). Licences for non-residence were
occasionally granted for purposes other than study: thus the
rector of Foston-on-the-Wolds needed one to carry on business,
probably litigation, connected with his church (no. 1598), and
a similar reason is given as an alternative for study in the
case of Robert Cotingham, rector of Easington in Holder-
ness (no. 141811). One licence, granted to Martin Grymeston,
rector of Cowlam, allowed him to stay in the service of the
well-known clerk John Markenfield for two years (no. 1611).

While too much may be made of the incompatibility of
licensed non-residence with modern ideals of the duty of a
rector, and while it is often forgotten that the term “ parish
priest ” applies neither to rectors nor even to resident vicars,
but to their hired curates, the conception of a rector as little
more than an impropriator of tithe led to serious neglect of
responsibility. William Clere, rector of Brafferton, in his
absence, perhaps relying upon the ordination of a vicarage
in his church, neglected to fulfil his duty of constructing a
new rectory house which, if he had no use for it, would afford
shelter to the archbishop or archdeacon when they came on
visitation (no. 1288). The evils of wilful and contumacious
non-residence are amply illustrated by the waste and dilapida¬
tion of which the rector of Bossall was guilty and which amply
justified his excommunication (nos. 1162, 1258). The zeal of
Robert Cotingham, already mentioned, for pursuing business
in connexion with his benefices in the diocese and province
of York, was concentrated upon litigation for the valuable
church of Simonbum in Northumberland with John Sandale,
afterwards bishop of Winchester. He lost his suit and was con¬
demned in £ 100 damages by apostolic commissaries: failing to
pay, he was excommunicated and his church of Easington was
placed under sequestration until he obtained absolution
(no. 1553).

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INTRODUCTION

was need, much as in nunneries, of putting them under the
control of persons who could administer their temporal pos¬
sessions. Such cases are those of the rectors of Lythe (no.
1155), Hotham (nos. 1388, 1402), Routh (no. 1407), Etton
(no. 1581), and the vicar of Sherburn-in-Hartford-Lythe (no.
1638). The rectors of Bossall (no. 1226) and the vicar of
Aldbrough (no. 1456) were provided with coadjutors as a
check upon wasteful and reckless misuse of their goods. As
a rule, the person chosen as coadjutor was a man of sound
business experience, such as William Somerset, rector of
Easington in Cleveland (nos. 1155, 1226), one of Greenfield’s
trusted clerks. It may be noted that the residence of old and
infirm rectors in their rectories does not prove that their early
careers were spent at home: as in the instance of Wycliffe
at the end of the century, a rectory furnished a safe retreat
for the last years of the life of an incumbent whom its revenues
had long maintained at a university or in positions of public
trust.

The diocese was not without its worthless clergy, of
whom the rector of Bossall and the vicar of Aldbrough are
two notable examples. It is unfortunate that the name of
the alleged rector of Skerne, Martin Grymeston, should have
been identical with that of the rector of Cowlam who was
prominent in diocesan business, as the serious offences of
which “ master ” Martin was indicted in 1308 could hardly
have been condoned in “ sir ” Martin, even by that leniency
which held that the business ability of the prior of Newburgh
compensated for his moral lapses. Master Martin bound
himself by an oath to abstain from suspect society under
penalty of loss of his benefice (no. 1434); and it is certainly
possible that the successful claim of the prior and convent
of Watton with regard to the chapel of Skerne was welcomed
by the archbishop as a means of getting rid of an incumbent
of doubtful reputation.

The conduct of John Markenfield, a friend of the rector
of Cowlam, in connexion with the last will of William Hamel-
ton, dean of York, has already received notice in an early
part of the register, and his excommunication is mentioned
in the Cleveland section because the letter relating to him
bears his address as rector of Escrick (no. 1307). The sins
of the laity come into prominence, though none are treated
at such length as the poaching affrays in the archbishop’s
park at Beverley (nos. 1522, 1538, 1560, 1658, 1670). To

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William Yokedogge of Burton Pidsea, who had been excom¬
municated for refusing to abandon a woman with whom he
cohabited, the archbishop was merciful, absolving him after
her death and conditionally permitting Christian burial to her
body (no. 1463). William Gamel of Middleton-on-the-Wolds,
on the other hand, who deserted his lawful wife and four
children, leased out his property and betook himself across
the Humber to the service of the abbot of Barlings, is the
subject of a letter to the bishop of Lincoln, desiring him to
pronounce the sentence of excommunication in that diocese
(no. 1475). If sir Gerard Salvayn and the wife of sir Robert
Percy cleared themselves by compurgation of the guilt of
adultery (no. 1569), the case of sir Nicholas Meynell and Lucy,
daughter of sir Robert Thweng and wife of sir William Latimer,
was more complicated and troublesome. The lady brought
an action for divorce against her husband before the dean
and chapter sede vacante, in which Latimer was condemned
with costs. He refused to pay and was excommunicated, but
appealed to the pope before excommunication was pronounced,
in spite of which the sentence was not recalled till some four
years later. Meanwhile the conduct of lady Latimer with
Meynell brought them both under excommunication, and in
1309 she was ordered to undergo penance among the nuns of
Watton. At that time she was not to be found, but by the
following January they parted and entered into bonds with
the archbishop and the master of the fabric at York to abandon
illicit communication henceforward (nos. 1159, 1161, 1167,
1236, 1292). This, however, was not the last time that the
name of Lucy Thweng was heard in the ecclesiastical courts,
for in 1312-13 her second husband, Robert Everingham,
complained that she had been abducted against her will by
certain sons of iniquity (no. 1570). Another Lucy, wife of
sir John Barton of Fryton, near Hovingham, disgraced herself
in 1313 by running away with a monk of St Mary’s, York
(no. 1302).

Cases of assault and bloodshed were not uncommon. Such
offences led to the reconciliations of polluted churchyards, as
at Ormesby (no. 1508), Appleton-le-Street (no. 1228), Hotham
(no. 1454) and Mappleton (no. 1455), and of the chapel of
Burton Fleming (no. 1505). At Bulmer a canon of Brink-
burn—why he had strayed so far from his priory is not stated—
and a shepherd were indulging in friendly horse-play in the
churchyard. The shepherd received a blow which made his

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nose bleed; but it was decided that bloodshed in play did not
defile the enclosure (no. 1376). A brutal attack ending in
the death of a man who was dragged out of the churchyard
at Westow was committed outside the sacred precinct, and
the penance of one of the guilty persons was partly performed
at the church-stile (no. 1421). A specially interesting example
of violent behaviour is that of John Boynton, a young gentle¬
man in the household of John Bygot, rector of Cottingham,
who assaulted one of the archbishop’s clerks and, being ex¬
communicated, continued to attend church as if nothing had
happened. The interesting point is that in a letter written
to Greenfield by one of those whom he sent to visit Wilberfoss
priory in 1310 we catch a glimpse of John Bygot on his way
to talk the matter over with the archbishop. He was at
Wilberfoss one Sunday, where he heard mass in the nuns’
church; but his gentleman was not in his company (nos.
1513. 1514. 1516).

It is at this period that licences for private oratories in
castles and manor-houses begin to increase in number.
Tiphaine, widow of sir John Bulmer, and her son Ralph fell
out with Gavin Thweng, rector of Kirkleatham, over their
oratory at Wilton in Cleveland, withdrawing themselves from
the parochial chapel of Wilton and withholding certain tithes
from the rector. A composition was arranged by the arch¬
bishop, by which the Bulmers were allowed the use of their
oratory provided that they attended the chapel of Wilton
on the great feasts and rendered specified tithes and the
oblations in the oratory to the rector (no. 1152). The frequency
of floods which made access to the distant parish church of
Stillingfleet difficult was the reason for the grant of an oratory
to Parnell, the lady of Kelfield (no. 1163). Other grants were
made to John Bordesden at Newsam in the parish of Appleton-
le-Street (no. 1200), to William Bexeby at Baxby in Coxwold
(no. 1205), to Joan Percehay at Ryton in Kirkby Misperton,
for reasons similar to those alleged at Kelfield (nos. 1272,
1274), to Margery St Quintin at Brandesburton (no. 1399),
to Robert Notingham in his rectory house at Brandesburton
owing to sickness (no. 1415 n), to sir William Daniel, aged
and infirm, at Beswick in Kilnwick (no. 1432), to John Bard
at Osgodby in Cay ton and Robert Wyeme at Newbiggin in
Filey (no. 1445), to John Boox in his house at Hull (no. 1477),
to William Pickering, archdeacon of Nottingham, in his grange
at Lund, and to Peter Ruddeby in his rectory at Cherry Burton

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(no. 1478), to Roger Spaldington at Spaldington in Bub-
with (no. 1501), to Margery Fitzalan at Bainton (no. 1526),
to John Hasthorp at Haysthorpe in Burton Agnes (no. 1572),
to sir Geoffrey St Quintin at Harpham (no. 1611), to Aubree,
daughter of sir Robert Percy, at Sutton-on-Derwent (no.
1632), and to sir William Conestable, another infirm knight,
at Flamborough (no. 1640). Some of these were granted for
limited periods of two, three or five years, others during
pleasure: in all the rights of the mother church were safeguarded,
if not by direct statement, at any rate by implication.

Other points which deserve notice are the references to the
abortive settlement of Crutched Friars at Kildale (nos. 1296,
1349) and the dedication of the Greyfriars church at Scar¬
borough by William Gainsborough, bishop of Worcester (no.
1409). An interesting point of law was raised by the petition
of the abbot of Byland against the punishment of Cistercian
monks and lay brothers by the official for faults committed
outside the privileged precincts of the abbey. The question
arose out of the excommunication and imprisonment of a
lay brother for carnal sins. The abbot alleged that the ex¬
emption of the house covered its members when outside it;
but the official, consulted by the archbishop, gave chapter
and verse for the contrary opinion (no. 1347). In conclusion,
two documents, one relating to Selby abbey (no. 1358) and
the other to Hampole priory (no. 1441), have found their way
by error into these sections of the register. Registration by
local divisions, as has been illustrated in some of the cases
above mentioned, was liable to aberrations: some documents
it was difficult to classify under their proper headings, but the
registrar was not altogether immune from errors of topography.

A. Hamilton Thompson.

THE REGISTER OF
ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD

ARCHIDIACONATUS CLEVELANDIE DE ANNO «.*■*»•
PRIMO.

1146. 4 kal. Maii (April 28), 1306. Cawode. Leave of BraSer ton.
absence for three years to Sir William de Clera, rector of
Brafferton. 1

1147. 2 nonas Maii (May 6), 1310. Cawode. Institu- stillingfleet -
tion and induction of Richard de Drokenesford, elk., 2 in

the person of Master William de Wallop, elk., his proctor,
to the church of Styvelingflet, on the pres, of Sir John de
Drokenesford. “ Et memorandum quod ista ecclesia fuit
litigiosa et postmodum advocacio ejusdem decisa fuit in
curia regis prout patet per judici[alia] brevia hiis consuta.”

1148. 8 idus Maii (May 8), 1306. Cawode. Commission p r f 0 ® olme
to the archb.’s official and the archdeacon of Nottingham

to visit the prioress and convent of Keldeholm, as well
as the conversi and sisters.

1148A. Same day and place. Appointment of Master sequestra-
Robert de Lanum as the archb.’s sequestrator in the arch¬
deaconries of the East Riding and Cleveland. 3

1149. 12 kal. Junii (May 21), 1310. Cawode. Mandate p“ r b y y
to the prioress and convent of the monastery of Molseby,

of the order of St. Benedict, to provide Richard de Foston,
a poor clerk, to their next vacant benefice. He was provided
by a bull of pope Clement Y dated at Lyons, 2 idus Feb.,

1st year (Feb. 12, 1305-6). He had been examined by
Masters Cursius de Trebis, dean of Meaux (Melden), and
Alan Venator, scolasticus of the church of Angers, and

1 4 kal. Maii (April 28), 1313.
Burton by Beverley. Clere had
leave of absence for one year from
Aug. 1, and licence to let his
church (ii, fo. n8d).

2 Drokenesford had letters dimis-

s°ry, 3 idus Maii (May 13), 1309,
at Yifteleye (i, fo. I74d): 2 idus
Feb. (Feb. 12), 1309-10. London.

Whilst still a subdeacon he had
leave to study for seven years
(i, fo. 170).

3 Oct. 15, 1308. Drax. Master
Thomas de Blaby, rector of a
mediety of the church of South
Otrington, was appointed seques¬
trator in the archdeaconry of
Cleveland (i, fo. i7td).

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD

brother Arnald Fradeci, of the order of Preachers. The
benefice was not to exceed 25 marks a year. 1
prior b y Ureh 1150. 7 idus Julii (July 9), 1306. Lanum. Commission
to the archb.'s official and Master William de Pikering,
archdeacon of Nottingham, to try the case of a provision
for John Abraham of Malton, a poor clerk, which he was
bringing against the prior and convent of Newburgh (de
Novo burgo).

i L «!or of thc 1151. Memorandum quod xix kal. Sept. (Aug. 14),
to 'study 1 for J 3 °^> apud Ottele, dominus scripsit officiali Eboracensi
two years, quod domino Gawano de Tweng’, rectori ecclesie de Lithum,
petenti binas gracias, unam scilicet per triennium studio
inmorandi et interim ecclesiam suam ad firmam dimittendi
quatenus se in collacione subsidii gratum domino reddidit,
licenciari illam daret, proviso quod inter pauperes
parochianos suos aliqua pars bonorum suorum ecclesiasti-
corum dum absens fuerit erogetur. 2
judgment II52. 3 In Dei nomine amen. Universis pateat per
archb e in the P resen ^ es c l u °d nos, Willelmus, permissione divina etc.,
ThTOphania f ac t a In nos P er dominam Theophaniam, uxorem quondam
sk°oim f de' Domini Johannis de Bulmer, 4 in persona magistri Henrici
Buimer^knt. de Rillington’ procuratoris sui, ex parte una, et dominum
de S TtSng“ Gawanum de Tweng’, rectorem ecclesie de Lithum, in
persona magistri Waited de Norton’, procuratoris ipsius,
ex altera, et per eosdem procuratores suos eorum nomine,
plenum ad hoc et sufficiens mandatum ac potestatem
hinc inde habentes, submissione pura et spontanea de
stando alte et basse ordinacioni nostre super variis articulis
et querelis in curia nostra Ebor. inter partes predictas
nuper motis, qui in instrumento submissionis predicte

1 There is a note here of a
commission to sprinkle the church¬
yard of St. Martin’s, Micklegate
(no. 665). “ Vacat quia in quaterno
de archidiaconatu Eboracensi,
primi folii, in prima parte.”

a 2 kal. Maii (April 30), 1310.
Thorpe. Sir Gawan de Twenge,
rector of Lythum, had leave to
study for three years and to let
his church (i, fo. i8id). 15 kal.
Junii (May 18), 1311. Munketon
by Rypon. He had licence to
hear divine service in an oratory
in his manor of Elvetemer (Eld-
mire) in the parish of Toppeclyve
(fo. 189). 7 kal. Aprilis (March 26),

1314. Cawode. This licence was
again granted (ii, fo. 121). 2 idus

Aprilis (April 12), 1313. Beverley.
He had leave to study for three
years and let his church (ii, fo. 1 i8d).

3 A draft.

1 Theophania, daughter and co¬
heiress of Sir Hugh de Morwick of
Morwick, in the parish of Wark-
worth, knight, married Sir John
Bulmer of Wilton Castle, near
Redcar, knight. He died Feb. 17,
1298-9. Beatrice, another co¬
heiress, married Sir J ohn de Roseles
(see the New History of Northum¬
berland, v, 350).

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD

plenius continentur. Nos, pro bono pads ac pro scrupulosis
lidum amfractibus et pardum predictarum immoderatis
laboribus et sumptibus evitandis, Deum habentes pre
oculis, recepta per nos submissione. predicta, ordinamus
super premissis querelis et articulis in hunc modum. In
primis, quod predicta domina Theophania et qui eidem in J
manerio suo de Wilton’ successuri fuerint in futurum
solvant de cetero ecclesie de Lythum et domino Gawano, °

' predicto rectori suisque successoribus, decimas cuniculorum, S
columbarum et vendicionum de parco prefate domine u
infra parochiam ecclesie predicte existencium, necnon 2
agistamenti si fiat in parco predicto tam de glande quam de £
herba, ac eciam silve cedue si vendatur, quandocumque g
et quomodocumque provenientes absque omni diminu- *
cione vel retencione, qualibet eciam contradiccionis et
indebite protractacionis materia circumscripta. Si vero
dictus Gawanus aut successores sui, rectores ecclesie predicte, h a a " a " h ‘°
ad petendum decimam de grosso bosco et denarios carru-
carum de consuetudine approbata et legitime prescripta vel {jf h< j? n ^ er
alias se crediderint jus habere, liceat eidem Gawano et a£d P io U |h-
successoribus suis super predictis in forma juris experiri penmes -
coram judice competenti. Item, ordinamus quod predicta
domina Theophania et dominus Radulphus filius ejus,
miles, in oratorio suo, quod infra predictum manerium
suum de Wilton’ constructum extitit ab antiquo, cum
tota familia sua per proprium sacerdotem possint audire in
divina omnibus diebus anni, ita ut ad matricem ecclesiam ofwS r
vel capellam sitam in villa de Wilton’, dicte ecclesie the mofheJ°
annexam, per predictum Gawanum vel successores suos, ?he r chapei
dicte ecclesie rectores, accedere minime compellantur,wmon on
certis dumtaxat diebus exceptis que in canone continentur, certain da ys.
videlicet, diebus nativitatis Domini, Epiphanie, Pasche,
ascensionis Domini, Pentecostes et natalis sancti Johannis
baptiste, ac eciam die festivitatis in cujus honorem predicta
capella de Wilton’ fuerat constituta 1 ; quibus diebus pre¬
dicta domina et dominus Radulphus, filius suus predictus,
et sua familia ad prefatam capellam de Wilton’, legitimis
impedimentis cessantibus, cum debita devocione accedant,
divinum in ea ofhcium cum ceteris ejusdem ville incolis
prout convenit audituri. In eadem eciam capella dicta ^eive the
domina et idem dominus Radulphus et sua familia tern-inTheThapei

of St. Cuthbert and

4 REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD

poribus debitis recipiant ecclesiastica sacramenta, non
autem in oratorio suo predicto nisi forsitan necessitatis
articulo imminente. Supradictis vero diebus solempnibus
liceat eisdem domine et militi in oratorio suo predicto ad
divini cultus augmentum facere celebrari divina per pro-
prium sacerdotem, ita tamen ut capelle predicte debitus
honor in omnibus ut premittitur observetur. Ordinamus
insuper quod proprius presbiter dictorum domine et militis
in presencia dicti domini Gawani et successorum ejus
corporate prestet juramentum quod omnes oblaciones et
obvenciones quascumque in dicto oratorio de cetera pro-
venientes prefato domino G. vet ejus procuratori suisque
successoribus, memorate ecclesie de Lithum rectoribus,
plene et integre infra tres dies post recepcionem earundem
absque diminucione et contradiccione qualibet liberabit.
Hanc autem ordinacionem nostram, quantum ad audiendum
divina in oratorio predicto ut superius est expressum,
ratam et firmam esse volumus ipsamque cantariam in
eodem oratorio prefatis domine Theaphanie (st'c) et domino
Radulpho in forma premissa episcopali auctoritate, salvo
in omnibus jure matricis ecclesie predicte, concedimus
donee ex justis causis forsitan emergentibus nos vel suc-
cessores nostri duxerimus revocandam; inhibentes predicto
domino Gawano sub obtestacione divini judicii et sub
penis canonicis, quas si contrafecerit merito poterit formi-
dare, ne contra divinas et canonicas sancciones, proprios
transgrediendo terminos et mittendo in alienam messem
indebite falcem suam, predictum oratorium, quod sola
apostolica vel episcopali auctoritate concedi potest et
eciam revocari, ex quacumque causa decetero suspendat
vel eciam interdicat, sui superioris auctoritatem temere
usurpando. In testimonium autem omnium premissorum
hanc ordinacionem nostram, duplicandam eciam penes
utramque partem mansuram, per Ricardum de Clifton,
notarium nostrum publicum infrascriptum, conscribi et
publicari fecimus et sigilli nostri appensione muniri. Memo¬
randum quod non processit quia partes non se submiserunt.

1152A. 4 kal. Oct. (Sept. 28), 1306. Munketon. Leave
to Thomas de Euer, rector of Kirkeby in Cleveland, sub¬
deacon, to study for two years. 1

1 8 kal. Oct. (Sept. 24), 1308. 1308, and he was not compelled to

Cawode. His leave was extended proceed to further orders (he was
for two years from 4 kal. Oct., still a subdeacon) or to reside

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1153. 6 idus Oct. (Oct. 10), 1306. Derlington. Com-^^, 1 ^
mission to Masters William of Beverley and William de Series.
Estden, clerks of our household, to visit the houses of
nuns of Erden and Rossedale on Tuesday and Wednesday
after the feast of St. Denis (Oct. n and 12).

2 idus Oct. (Oct. 14), 1306. Kirkham. Littera priori
de Novo burgo ad recipiendum securitatem a fratre Roberto ^" ri ^ ob
de Dent’, converso domus de Erden’, de non gravando ^Dent, ^
priorissam et conventum loci ejusdem, Priori de Novo Arden, not
burgo. Cum f rater Robertus de Dent’, con versus de Erden’, P riore“ e or' e
quern non sine causis legitimis ab obediencia et professionis Stlbouse.
sue vinculo tali quali quas in dicta domo fecerat absolvimus,
securitatem prestare voluerit coram vobis aut aliquo de
vestris canonicis per vos ad hoc idoneo et discreto ac
specialiter deputato, per viros fidedignos quos secum
adducet, quod nec per se nec per alium seu alios clan^vel
palam procurabit seu permittet pro posse inferri dispendium
seu jacturam priorisse et conventus de Erden’ in personis,
bonis, catallis seu rebus ad ipsam domum qualitercumque
spectantibus, sicut promisit coram nobis, juramento super
crucem nostram corporali prestito ab eodem, infra mensem
a data presencium se facturum securitatem ipsam earum
nomine juxta datam vobis a Deo prudenciam apud Erden’,
cum per priorissam loci ejusdem super hoc fueritis pre-
muniti, per vos vel per unum de canonicis vestris ad hoc
idoneum ut superius est expressum, recipiatis quesumus
loco nostri, et eo discrecius et circumspeccius quo dicte
moniales existant simplices et minus prudentes et dictus
conversus habetur in illis partibus, ut a fidedignis didicimus,
non modicum cavillosus ut de minus veridico taceamus.

Et quid inde fieri contigerit nos quamtocius vestra certificet
remissiva! Valete.

Eisdem die et loco. Litteris priorisse et conventui de S’Arfen ns
Erden’ super correccione personalium excessuum. Priorisse nunner >-
et conventui de Erden’. Compertis in visitacione quam
dilecti Mi, magistri Willelmus de Beverlaco et Willelmus
de Estden’, clerici nostri commensaleS, nuper auctoritate
nostra apud vos excercuerant, plenius intellectis, eorum
aliqua, prout decretum nostrum inde confectum quod
pendente sigillo nostro signatum vobis mittimus continet,

(i, fo. 171). On 17 kal. Oct. had leave for a further period of
(Sept. 15), 1310. Wetewang’. He two years (fo. 183d).

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duximus corrigenda. Fratrem Robertum de Dent’, con-
versum vestrum, ob aliqua contra ipsius personam comperta,
ut tam sui et cordium vestrorum prospiceremus quieti
quam sue et animarum vestrarum saluti, ad relevacionem
domus vestre ab obediencia sua et professionis sue vinculo
tali quali quam vobis fecerat perpetuo absolventes, et
nolentes quod eum nisi tanquam extraneum et tunc per
tempus modicum, subtracta sibi administracione omnimoda,
admittatis; cui consulimus, injungendo quod in monasterio
de Fumes’, cujus loci abbati, seu ipso absente priori et
conventui, ut recipiatur pro ipso scripsimus, Deo studeat
deservire, prestito super crucem nostram ab eo coram
nobis primitus juramento quod nec vobis nec alicui vestrum
nec domui vestre in personis, bonis, catallis aut rebus,
per se vel per alium procurabit aut permittet, quatenus in
ipso est, inferri jacturam seu dispendium clam vel palam,
et quod ex habundanti infra mensem a data presencium
super hoc bonam securitatem prestabit per viros fidedignos
quos coram priore de Novo burgo, per nos nominato ad
recipiendum eandem, adducet, cui scribimus quod per se,
vel si vacare non poterit per aliquem de suis canonicis ad
hoc idoneum et discretum, earn recipiat apud Erden’
vestro nomine loco vestri; vos itaque super hoc priorem
premuniatis eundem, sibi nostras eidem directas litteras
transmittentes. Et quia dictus frater Robertus bona
non modica, que laboriose priusquam ad vos venerat
adquisivit, se domui vestre asserit contulisse, equm esse
arbitramur et pium sibi pro expensis suis et habitu novo
emendo ac aliis diversis eidem in hujusmodi casu neces-
sariis de aliqua summa pecunie sub venire, quam usque ad
quadraginta solidos sterlingorum, statu suo et vestro
diligenter pensatis, taxamus, quos statim securitate prestita
et recepta decemimus et precipimus sibi solvi; volentes
nichilominus quod pro expensis suis versus Fumes’ et ad
querendum securitatem hujusmodi, si eas petierit, sibi
dimidiam marcam solvatis. Melius est quidem unum
digitum amputare quam occasione illius periret seu doleret
perpetuo tota manus. ‘Ad hec dominam Johannam de
Punchardon’ ,* commonialem vestram, per vos cum peperit
revocatam ne pereat, secundum regularem observanciam

1 In 1286-7 prior of Marton Joan his wife, in franlcalmoin
held six bovates of land in Kepwick ( Kirkby’s Inquest, p. 97).
of Nicholas de Punchardon and

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7

admittatis et tractetis eandem, injuncta sibi juxta regulam
penitencia salutari pro nostro injungenda arbitrio vel
augmentanda, quatenus signa contricionis et penitencie
in eadem vobis testificantibus didicerimus apparere. Et
ut certo$ habeatis decetero confessores, vobis injungimus
firmiter et mandamus quatinus de Predicatorum et Minorum rnn,essnr s
ordinibus duos fratres, expertos et in audiendis confessionibus
ac injungendis penitenciis approbatos, pro vobis concorditer
exploretis, nec plures cum sufficere poterunt vobis duo, de
quorum nominibus nobis constare quam cicius comode
poteritis faciatis, ut ulterius faciairius quod animarum
vestrarum saluti viderimus expedire. Et, quia magistro
seu custode pro bonis vestris saltern temporalibus indigetis, ^ d 1( g£f d s to
provideatis discrecius quod circa agriculturam vestram et after,
instaurum ac alia bona vestra cura et custodia adhibeatur
sollicita donee vobis provisum fuerit de custode. Valete.

*17 kal. Nov. (Oct. 16), 1306. Wilton’. Decretum in
visitacione domus de Erden’. Priorisse et conventui de tj°“ e ° f rjor
Erden’. Ad vestrum nuper auctoritate nostra declinantes
monasterium dilecti clerici nostri, magistri W. de Beverlaco
et W. de Estden’, pro visitacionis apud vos officio quod eis
ilia vice commisimus excercendo, nonnulla correccione
digna inibi invenerunt, que ut ex pastorali cura tenemur
harum serie duximus corrigenda, aliquibus per nos additis
ad religionis augmentum et ordinis honestatem. In primis
quidem in virtute sancte obediencie vobis omnibus et d " r '^ e( j h ‘ nd
singulis firmiter precipiendo mandamus quod obsequium the rule of
divinum debitis horis sine ficcione seu dissimulacione kept,
aliqua aut subterfugio cum devocione debita sustentetur,
et quod regula sancti Benedicti quam estis professe in
omnibus suis articulis et eciam silencium in locis debitis
observentur. Item ille vestrum, que in capitulo pro quibus-
cumque culpis a presidente fuerint proclamate, sine re- be

clamacione, excusacione aut defensione sua vel sociarum
suarum correccionem seu penitenciam inde sibi injunctam complaint,
humiliter subeant et devote; nec sit priorissa aut sup-
priorissa in correccionibus precipue personarum acceptrix.

Priorissa non nisi cum discrecione et ex causa honesta t0
cuiquam moniali ut vagetur per patriam concedat licenciam ^wander
exeundi, nec ipsa eciam priorissa indiscrete exire presumat i^try-^
nisi cum necessitas ex aliqua parte suadeat aut domus go ouToniy

1 This decree should be compared tation of Rosedale (no. 1154), a
with the one made after the visi- neighbouring Benedictine nunnery.

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utilitas id exposcat, set circa Christi famulas invigilet
pocius regimini suo commissas, ut Deo se reddant sedulas
servitrices. Item cum oportuerit priorissam ex causa
legitima suam tenere cameram vel domum exire, aliquam
commonialem secum habeat omni modo, et tunc non
semper unam et eandem, set diversis vicibus nunc istam
nunc illam, de qua non possit oriri aliqua suspicio levitatis,
ut de suis conversacione et moribus utrimque sibi valeant
testimonium perhibere. Item infirmaria a discursu et
precipue secularium custodiatur districte, in qua infirme
secundum ipsarum indigenciam, quatenus facultates domus
suppetunt, procurentur; quod si que sane in ea ex licencia
fuerint priorisse, nicbilominus, ne cultus divinus minuatur,
quam cicius eis possibile fuerit sequantur conventum,
nullam contra hoc excusacionem frivolam sub pena ana-
thematis allegantes. Et quia estis ere alieno non modicum
onerate, firmiter inhibemus ne confessores pro vobis indis-
tincte eligere vel aliquam secularem personam qualem-
cumque ad perhendinandum in domo vestra aut aliquam
puellam seu mulierem in monialem vel sororem aut quem-
quam hominem in conversum admittere presumatis sine
nostra licencia speciali, nec tunc eciam ad habitum pro
pecunia recipiantur aut ex pacto, cum id simonie vicium
contineret, set intuitu caritatis. Item infra octo dies a
recepcione presencium amoveantur omnes seculares puelle
jam sine auctoritate nostra morantes in domo, necnon et
omnis inutilis familia et domui onerosa, ac eciam omnes
canes et caniculi, quos vestram elemosinam licet exilem,
que deberet converti in usum pauperum, didicimus con-
sumpsisse. Nulla pars bosci vestri ad notabilem quantitatem
vendatur, et precipue de majoribus arboribus, sive detur,
nec aliquod corrodium cuiquam concedatur, aut certum
de domo annuum statuatur, a nobis licencia non obtenta.
De toto statu domus vestre tarn in bonis spiritualibus quam
ternporalibus priorissa et omnes officiates domus, ad quorum
seu quarum manus bonorum ipsorum administracio per-
venerit, bis vel semel ad minus coram sanioribus et senioribus
de conventu distinctum et plenarium reddant compotum
omni anno, et nobis postmodum de omnibus redditibus,
proventibus et instauro domus sic redditus (sic) per vos quam
cicius innotescat ut utrum status vester melioratus vel
deterioratus fuerit ex hoc perpendere valeamus; et inci-
piatur reddi compotus hujusmodi in festo sancti Martini

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proximo nunc futuro. Omnes domus vestre refeccione seu {handings
coopertura indigentes, et precipue ecclesia, refectorium
et capitulum quam cicius comode fieri poterit emendentur.

Quo ad alia comperta personalia quid agendum fuerit
alie nostre clause littere quas vobis mittimus declarabunt.
Premissa vero omnia per nos decreta salubriter et injuncta
per vos omnes et singulas in virtute sancte obediencie et
sub pena excommunicacionis majoris, quam inobedientes
preter alias penas canonicas sibi infligendas a nobis poterunt
nec inmerito formidare, in omnibus suis articulis injungimus
et precipimus firmiter observari, et per priorissam sub
status sui periculo, vel per suppriorissam ipsa forsan ab-
sente, coram omnibus de conventu seriatim et distincte
semel ad minus singulis mensibus in capitulo recitari.

Valete.

1154. Nonis Nov. (Nov. 5), 1306. “Apud Swynam.” R^edail'
Commission to Master William de Pikering, archdeacon of pnory '
Nottingham, to correct the comperta in the visitation of
the prioress and convent of Rossedale made by Master
W. de Estden.

. Decree in the

14 kal. Nov. (Oct. 19), 1306. Wilton’. Decretum 1 m vision ° f
visitacione domus de Rossedale. Priorisse et conventui de pnory.
Rossedale. Ad honorem Dei et religionis augmentum in
visitacione quam nuper in domo vestra per dilectum filium,
Willelmum de Estden’, clericum nostrum, excercuimus,
aliqua que correccione digna ibidem comperta fuerant,
ex pastoralis nostri officii debito in Dei nomine reformavimus
in hunc modum. In primis in virtute obediencie precipimus
quod inter vos unitas et caritas sine qua nulla subsistit
religio foveantur, et quod regula ordinis vestri in omnibus
suis articulis custodiatur, et secundum earn silencium Silence
locis et horis debitis observetur sub gravi pena personis
transgredientibus infligenda, cum illud multa mala pariat
non servatum. Precipimus eciam quod correcciones per Corrections
priorissam, et ipsa absente per suppriorissam, fiant decetero to be^made
in capitulo secundum observanciam regularem sine accep-
cione qualibet personarum. Item nulla monialis verba Nobad
probrosa vel contumeliosa aut rixam facere presumat, aut language,
secreta revelet capituli publice vel occults, aut de correctis revealing
improperet seu super hiis presidenti reclamans murmure chapter,° or

1 This decree should be compared with the one sent to Arden imme¬
diately preceding.

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occulto vel manifesto contra sacre obediencie debitum in
tions. verba querulancia prorumpere audeat, set corde devoto
et humili salubribus pareat disciplinis, nec post visitacionem
factam ad animarum salutem aliqua de vobis querat super
hiis que in visitacionis inquisicione comperta sunt, que et
a quibus dicta fuerint in secretis, sub pena excommunica-
cionis et aliis penis quas contraveniens poterit merito
be given to formidare. Priorissa autem non nisi cum discrecione et
der'Vbom"' ex causa honesta cuiquam moniali ut vagetur per patriam
the country. exe undi licenciam aut in grangiis ad domum ipsam spec-
tantibus seu locis aliis extra septa monasterii perhendinandi
vel commorandi facultatem concedat; nec ipsa eciam
priorissa pretextu amicorum suorum 1 vel aliunde causam
goOTtoriy vel occasionem querendo indiscrete exire presumat, nisi
cum necessitas suadeat et evidens domus necessitas id
exposcat, set circa Christi famulas suo regimini commissas
invigilet ut Deo se exhibeant sedulas servitrices. Item cum
oportuerit priorissam ex causa legitima suam tenere cameram
vel domum exire, aliquam commonialem suam secum
habeat, et tunc non semper unam et eandem set diversis
vicibus nunc istam nunc illam, de qua non possit oriri
aliqua suspicio levitatis, ut de suis conversacione et moribus
utrimque valeant sibi invicem testimonium laudabile
perhibere. Item infirmaria a discursu precipue secularium
districte custodiatur in qua infirme secundum ipsarum
indigenciam, quatenus facultates domus suppetunt pro-
curentur; quod si que sane et maxime juvenes moniales
in eadem pro tempore fuerint de licencia priorisse, nichilo-
minus tamen ne cultus minuatur divinus, quociens eis
possiBile fuerit, tam matutinis quam aliis horis debitis
intersint et conventum sequantur, nullam contra hoc sub
pena anathematis consuetudinem aut excusacionem frivolam
u>°stay U ta rs allegantes. Item firmiter inhibemus ne aliquam secularem
or e nunsto personam qualemcumque ad perhendinandum in domo
without ivcd vestra, aut aliquam puellam seu mulierem in monialem
leave. vel sororem aut quemquam in conversum admittere pre-
sumatis sine nostra licencia speciali, nec tunc eciam ad
habitum pro pecunia recipiantur aut ex pacto, cum id
to W be f £hSen labem saperet simoniace pravitatis. Confessores autem
as confessors p er vos i n( ji s tincte eligi prohibemus, verumptamen duos
fratres de fratrum Predicatorum vel Minorum ordinibus,

obliged;
and to have

See no. 1158.

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II

qui audiendis confessionibus et injungendis penitenciis
idonei, experti et eciam approbati fuerint, exploretis, et
non plures cum sufficere poterunt vobis duo, de quorum
nominibus nobis constare quamtocius faciatis, ut ulterius
quod animarum vestrarum saluti expedire viderimus gi™ to the
faciamus. Elemosina autem vestra custodiatur totaliter poor '
ad opus pauperum et eisdem distribuatur temporibus
debitis ad arbitrium presidentis. Item volumus et dis-
tricte precipimus ut omnes officiales domus predicte,
ad quorum manus bonorum domus ipsius administracio he rendered
pervenerit, bis vel semel adminus annis singulis coram twlce a >ear '
sanioribus et senioribus de conventu reddant plenariam de
omnibus eorum exitibus racionem. Siqui vero vel que artic-
ulum hujusmodi neglexerit \sic\ observare, ipso facto donee
id fecerint a suis administracionibus suspendantur. Com-
potus autem sic redditus nobis postmodum absque more
dispendio innotescat ut statum vestrum in temporalibus
annis singulis si melioratus aut deterioratus fuerit perpen-
dere valeamus. Correcciones autem quasdam personales
auctoritate nostra in capitulo vestro jam factas secundum
formam injunccionis vobis facte et regularem institucionem
pro modis excessuum servari volumus repertorum, donee
pro illis excessibus qui adhuc remanent incorrecti aliquem
ad vos miserimus pro facienda correccione plenaria eorun-
dem. Hec autem precepta nostra salubria necnon et alia
regule et religionis vestre statuta in virtute sancte obe-
diencie et sub penis canonicis infligendis plene per omnia
precipimus inviolabiliter observari et in capitulo coram
vobis omnibus articulatim et distincte semel singulis
mensibus recitari, et eo modo exponi ut vestris mentibus
salubriter imprimantur, ita quod ex hac visitacione nostra
fructum vobis accrevisse attendamus placidum, pro quo
promptam devocionis vestre obedienciam paternis debeamus
affectibus in Domino commendare. Valete. 1

1155. Nonis Dec. (Dec. 5), 1306. Cawode. Appoint- Lythe -
ment of Sir William de Somerset, rector of Esington,
priest, as coadjutor to Master Simon de Clarisvallibus,
rector of Lith’, 2 “ qui nedum senii set eciam corporis
debilitate frangitur adeo quod suum nequit officium exer-

1 For another similar " decretum ” Lithe to sell the fruits of his
see no. 1379. church as they were far distant

1 4 idus Sept. (Sept. 10), 1307. (i, fo. i6id).

Dighton, Licence to the rector of

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cere .... Memorandum quod predictis die et loco dictus
W. inspectis evangeliis juravit in presencia domini quod
fideliter hujusmodi negocium sibi injunctum exequetur,
et quod facto fideli inventario de bonis inventis in reddendo
compoto fideliter respondebit, presentibus magistris Petro
de Den’, W. de Beverlaco, R. de Notingham, et aliis. 1
weibmy. 1156. Memorandum quod kal. Dec. (Dec. 1), 1306,
apud Cawode, comparuit coram domino [Robertus 2 ] de
Euer, asserens se esse rectorem ecclesie de Wellebergh’ et
subdiaconum, et petens quod dominus, optentu domini
Johannis de Euer, militis, fratris sui, secum in forma
constitucionis cum ex eo immorandi studio litterarum per
septennium dispensaret, quod dominus fecit, dum tamen
doceret se ad hoc habilitatum; set quia nec per registrum
nec per litteras docere potuit nec hucusque se esse in sub¬
diaconum ordinatum, dispensacionis litteras non habebat,
verumptamen obtentis litteris officialis Ebor., in quibus
se esse subdiaconum asseruit, veritate tacita inpetratis, de
studendi licencia per triennium ad studium se convertit,
unde cavendum. 3

1157. 17 kal. Jan. (Dec. 16), 1306. Cawode. Institu¬
tion of John de Roston, priest, to the vicarage of Scardburg’,
on the pres, of brother James, proctor of the abbot and
convent of Citeaux, and custos of the church of Scardburg’.
Mandate to the archdeacon of the E.R. to induct.

16 kal. Jan. (Dec. 17), 1306. Cawode. The same of Master
Robert de Burton, deacon, to the vicarage of Bovyngton,
on the pres, of the prior and convent of Bridelyngton, to be
ordained priest at the next ordination. “ Vacat quia in
archidiaconatu Estridingie.” 4

1158. Memorandum quod iij kal. Jan. (Dec. 30), anno
Domini 1306, apud Cawode, emanavit quedam littera
priorisse de Rossedale 5 quod dominus, obtentu patris sui,
domini Willelmi de Ros de Igmanthorpe militis, pro ea
specialiter supplicantis, concessit eidem quod licite bis
annis singulis semel videlicet in hyeme et alias in estate,
ipsum valeat visitare, set quod ultra octo dies neutra

1 This commission was revoked left blank in the original, is supplied
Jan. 4, 1306-7 (no. 243). The from no. 1241.

succeeding rector was William de 3 Vacat de - quia non or-

Melton, who followed Archbishop dinatus in subdiaconum.

Greenfield in the see of York 4 See no. 1400.

(no. 1732). 5 Mary de Ros was prioress of

2 The Christian name, which is Rosedale at this time. See no. 1259.

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vice moram faciat apud eum, quin pocius ad domum suam
rediens conventum suum et religionem que per ejus absen-
ciam exhorcitaverat [sic] hactenus in eodem melius solito
custodiretur.

DE ANNO SECUNDO.

1159. 4 nonas Nov. (Nov. 2), 1305. Eboraci. Littera
testimonialis capituli Ebor. ad repellendum dominum W. York of tL
le Latimer ab agendo tanquam excommunicatum. Universis
sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presentes littere per- “w™.°e
venerint decanus et capitulum ecclesie beati Petri Ebor., tatrat’the
sede vacante, salutem in omnium Salvatore. Quia excom- Luc^dau?
municatorum nomina expedit esse nota ut rubore confusi ^ tw^'
ad reconciliacionis graciam cicius inclinentur, ac dominus
Willelmus le Latimer miles, parochianus noster, ad in-
stanciam et prosecucionem domine Lucie, filie quondam
domini Roberti de Tweng’, auctoritate nostra ordinaria
majoris excommunicacionis sentencia propter suam con¬
tumaciam multiplicatam pariter et offensam servato juris
ordine canonice involutus existit; id universitati vestre,
ne per communionem ipsius domini Willelmi gregem
dominicum inficiat labe sua presentibus nostris litteris
intimamus. In cujus rei testimonium sigillum nostrum
presentibus est appensum. 1

11 kal. Aprilis (March 22), 1306-7. Eboraci. Venerabili arehb.’s
in Christi patri ac domino suo reverendo, domino W.,

Dei gracia, etc., suus humilis et devotus officialis curie
Ebor., obedienciam, reverenciam et honorem. Litteras from the
vestras recepimus continencie infrascripte. Suo officiali Smseif °o
Ebor. salutem, graciam et benediccionem. Visa littera wnl’Te 6
patente dilectorum filiorum, decani et capituli nostri t^ommu- s
Ebor., sede ejusdem ultimo vacante, concessa et testifi- nicated -
cante dominum Willelmum le Latimer tanquam excommu¬
nicatum fore a communione Meliurn repellendum, quam
litteram lator presencium vobis ostendet, vocatoque dicto
domino Willelmo ad certos diem et locum, prout expedire
videritis, ut eisdem compareat coram vobis, quicquid pro
se justum, canonicum seu racionabile habuerit ostensurus,
quare excommunicatus denunciari non debeat et pro tali
a communione lidelium evitari, dicto latori litteras, quas

1 16 kal. Maii (April 16), 1311. of Sir William le Latimer, knt.,

Wilton. Mandate to the official of pronounced against him by the
York to publish the absolution by chapter of York (i, i8od).
the pope of the excommunication

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secundum Deum et justiciam atque acta in casu hujusmodi
curia nostra Ebor. debet concedere et solebat super hoc
testimoniales fieri, faciatis, nisi aliud obstet racionabile
seu canonicum quod nos latet, super quo nos reddatis
litteratorie cerciores. Valete. Dat. apud Rosam idibus
Marcii, pontificatus nostri anno secundo (March 15, 1306-7).
Nos itaque domino Galuano de Tuenge, negocium hujus¬
modi prosequenti, litteram ad citandum dominum Willel-
mum le Latimer in forma predicta optulimus, qui dixit se
nolle talem litteram prosequi vel habere, petens a nobis
cum instancia quod vos super facto predicto, prout ex
processu inter dominam Luciam, filiam quondam domini
Roberti de Twenge, et prefatum dominum Willelmum le
Latimer in dicta Ebor. curia, dicta sede vacante, habito
poterat apparere, cerciores plenius redderemus; unde dicto
processu ad plenum per nos rimato invenimus quod causa
divorcii coram decano et capitulo sede vacante inter dictas
partes diucius agitata dictoque domino Willelmo pro eo
quod de expensis lite pendente adjudicatis dicte Lucie
satisfacere non curavit excommunicato auctoritate eorundem
decani et capituli, prout in processu predicto plenius
continetur, demum die Sabbati proxima post festum
sancti Luce evangeliste (Oct. 23), anno gracie M° ccc rao
quinto, pars dicte domine Lucie, ob certa gravamina sibi
ut pretendebat illata in prefata causa sedem apostolicam
appellavit, cui appellacioni tarn dicti decanus et capitulum
quam pars dicti militis statim eodem die post appellacionem
hujusmodi interjectam detulerunt et totum processum ad
prefatam sedem apostolicam transmitti per dictos decanum
et capitulum partes ipse postmodum procurarunt, et sic
apparet manifeste quod littera testimonialis eorundem
decani et capituli alias coram vobis exhibita, quam nobis
inspiciendam mandastis, concessa fuit bene per decern
dies post appellacionem et delacionem predictas factas
ad sedem apostolicam prelibatam, quod reverende patemi-
tati vestre ad majorem evidenciam premissorum presentibus
nostris litteris intimamus. Conservet vos ecclesie et populo
suo Deus per tempora longiora. [ Endorsed: Venerabili in
Christo patri, domino W., Dei gracia Ebor. archiepiscopo,
Anglie primati, per suum officialem curie Ebor.]

Memorandum quod apud Rosam iiij kal. Aprilis
(March 29), anno gracie M° ccc° septimo, emanarunt littere
inspeccionis predictarum litterarum de mandato domini

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speciali ad instanciam domini Marmeduci de Twenge.

Et memorandum de littera officials Ebor. hie consuta.

1160. 18 kal. Maii (April 14), 1307. Stransale. Institu- Dalby '
tion and induction of John de Parys, acolyte, to the church

of Dalby, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of St.

Mary’s, York.

2 kal. Maii (April 30), 1307. Thorpe. 1 Mandate to the
commissary-general of the official of York and Sir William ‘^ u jt hes
de Jafford, rector of Croft, “ quatinus ad ecclesiam paro- in a P® lby
chialem de Pykeryng’ quam cicius vobis vacare contigerit pans ‘
una cum magistro Johanne de Clyve 2 clerico personaliter
accedentes, per duodecim de senioribus et fidelioribus de
jurisdiccione archidiaconatus Clyvelandie inquiratis dili-
genter veritatem, in cujus parochia valles juxta Daleby
ex parte orientali aque et loca que vocantur Cleuesfeld’ et
Hauerbergh’ existunt, et ad quam ecclesiam decime pro-
venientes de nutrimentis animalium in locis predictis depas-
cencium de jure pertinere dinoscuntur, et qui easdem
decimas percipere consueverunt, et a quo tempore, et qui
nunc percipiunt, et qualiter, et a quo jure, et an illi qui
predictas decimas percipere consueverunt impediti fuerant
ipsas percipere et per quem vel ipsis eciam spoliari.”

1161. 4 kal. Maii (April 28), 1307. Eboraci. Littera ad
citandum Nicholaum de Meynyll’ et Luciam, filiam quon-
dam Roberti de Thwenge. Decano Clivelandie. Cum dudum to ci te

ad aures nostras fama divulgata et famosa insinuacio ueySln and
detulissent quod nobilis vir, dominus Nicholaus de Meynill’, iSnge,
dominam Luciam, filiam quondam domini Roberti de aduUer d y ,°to
Thwenge, uxorem nobilis viri, domini Willelmi le Latimer
militis, in adulterinis et incestuosis amplexibus detinebat,
ipsum dominum Nicholaum coram nobis personaliter
evocatum super hoc in spiritu lenitatis comovimus et eum
correxisse et ab errore hujusmodi revocasse firmiter spera-
bamus. Verum idem miles, modico temporis spacio inter-
jecto, hujusmodi correccionis oblitus, in idem crimen
dicitur esse relapsus prefateque Lucie in amplexibus im-
pudicis sicut antea adherere ipsamque publice detinere,
que adeo dicuntur esse publica ac eciam manifesta quod
nulla possunt tergiversacione celari, utpote quorum tocius
vicinie populus testis existat. Non valentes itaque nec

1 Altered from Thorpe Under- 2 Reading doubtful—altered from

wode, 8 kal. Oct., anno primo “ magistro Rogero de Welleton.”

(Sept. 24, 1306).

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volentes crimen hujusmodi et peccatum dimittere incorrec-
tum, ne subditorum sanguis de nostris manibus justo Dei
judicio requiratur, super hiis eciam per reverendum patrem,
dominum Petrum, Sabinensem episcopum, sancte Romane
ecclesie cardinalem, instancius excitati, tibi committimus
et in virtute sancte obediencie firmiter injungendo man¬
damus quatinus prefatum Nicholaum et Luciam cites
peremptory quod tercio die juridico post instans festum
sancte Trinitatis personaliter compareant coram nobis,
ubicumque tunc fuerimus in nostra civitate vel diocesi,
super premissis et ea contingentibus responsuri, ac eciam
si necesse fuerit juraturi, facturi et recepturi quod canonicis
convenerit institutis; denunciantes eisdem quod sive
venerint sive non in hujusmodi negocio ad correccionem
animarum ipsorum quantum de jure poterimus procedemus.
De die vero citacionis et forma et quid feceris in premissis,
nos citra diem predictum distincte et aperte certificate
procures per tuas litteras patentes harum seriem continentes.

1162. 14 kal. Junii (May 19), 1307. Lounesburgh. Ad

citandum Ricardum de Bossale, rectorem parochialis
ecclesie de Bossale. Willelmo Dareyns, rectori ecclesie de
Lounesburgh ac sequestratori nostro. Ad aures nostras
pervenit quod Ricardus de Bossale, rector parochialis ecclesie
de Bossale, nostre diocesis, ecclesiam ipsam deserens et
curam necgligens animarum in locis aliis temeritate propria
moram trahit, ac eciam inhoneste et non ut deceret clericum
conversatur, fructusque et proventus ipsius ecclesie ut
vere prodigus dilapidat et consumit, omniaque ad ipsam
ecclesiam spectancia non ut diligens pater familias adminis-
trat, set pocius necgligit atque vastat in tantum quod
edificia sunt funditus diruta, nec fructus eciam in solo
ecclesie collocantur tarn contra honestatem canonicam
quam constituciones eciam sinodales, unde eciam sepe
contingit quod mandata regia, pro debitis in quibus idem
rector tenetur juxta regni consuetudinem exigendis, dum
non possumus execucioni mandare tam nos quam nostra
Ebor. ecclesia incurrimus non modicum detrimentum.
Quocirca tibi firmiter injungendo mandamus quatinus
prefatum rectorem si valeat personaliter inveniri, aut
procuratorem si quern dimisit, alioquin in ecclesia de
Bossale predicta, edicto publico proposito ac denunciacione
facta notis et amicis, cites peremptorie quod secundo die
juridico post festum sancti Barnabe apostoli, ubicumque

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tunc fuerimus in nostra civitate vel diocesi compareat
personaliter coram nobis, si ut premittitur valeat inveniri,
alioquin procurator suus vel alius qui ad ejus defensionem
de jure poterit et debebit admitti, super premissis respon-
surus, facturus et recepturus quod canonicis convenerit
institutis. De die vero citacionis et forma nos citra diem
predictum distincte et aperte certifices per tuas litteras
patentes, harum seriem continentes. Ad hec, ad ecclesiam
supradictam accedens personaliter, publice inhibeas tarn
rectori quam aliis universis ne quoscumque fructus seu
proventus ipsius ecclesie alibi quam in solo ecclesie collocare
piesumant, contradictores et rebelles per censuram ecclesias-
ticam compescendo. Et quid feceris in hac parte citra
festum apostolorum Petri et Pauli nos per tuas litteras
cures reddere cerciores. Vale. 1

1163. 4 kal. Junii (May 29), 1307. “Apud parcum de
Helawe.” Grant to dame Parnell, lady of Kelkefeld, 2

of an oratory in her manor there for herself, her household Kelfleld
and guests, “ cum itaque manerium tuum de Kelkefeld’ a
parochiali ecclesia multum distet, nec plerumque propter
inundaciones aquarum et alia incomoda tibi et tuis ad
ipsam ecclesiam facilis sit accessus.”

1164. 17 kal. Junii (May 16), 3 1307. Kirkeby in Malle-
dale. Commission to the official of the archdeacon of
Cleveland and the dean of the same to go as quickly as
possible to the nuns’ house of Basedale and to dismiss
(1 absolvatis ) the prioress “ turn propter dilapidacionem
bonorum monasterii, turn propter excessus et crimina
perpetrata per ipsam de quibus notorie nobis constat,”
and to confirm another to be elected in her place.

1165. 12 kal. Aug. (July 21), 1307. Scroby. Citacio
contra presentatum domini W. le Latimer ad ostendendum ^ a ‘^ 0 e n a ^ h *
quare primus presentatus non debeat admitti. Officiali ckveund^
archidiaconi Clivelandie. Cum ex inquisicione ad mandatum of scarbor-
nostrum in pleno loci capitulo juxta presentacionem de £1 touie

1 See no. 1226.

2 Petronilla or Parnell, the lady
of Kelfield, in the parish of Stilling-
fleet, was widow of Conan, son of
Henry, and by birth a Conyers.
See Guisborough Chart. (Surt. Soc.,
lxxix), ii, 183.

3 Probably an error for 17 kal.
Julii (June 15). The archbishop

was at Kilnsey on June 14 and 15,
and at Preston-in-Craven on June 16
(nos. 734, 731, 427). On 17 kal.
Junii (May 16) he was at Bishop
Burton (nos. 420, 657A). The
nunnery at Basedale was in a
very unsatisfactory state at this
time (no. 251). Joan Percy was
prioress here.

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Roberto filio Thome clerico, per nobilem virum, dominum
Edmundum de Malo lacu, ad ecclesiam de Hilderwelle,
nostre diocesis, de jure et facto vacantem, debito modo
facta, tam de jure presentantis et meritis presentati quam
aliis articulis necessariis nobis constet, quidamque Ricardus
de Scardeburgh clericus per nobilem virum, dominum
Willelmum le Latimer, ad eandem ecclesiam ut dicitur
presentatus existat, ac prefatus Robertus per predictum
dominum Edmundum ut predicitur presentatus petat
instanter se ad ecclesiam supradictam admitti; nos, nolentes
ei debitam audienciam denegare, juri per omnia satisfacere
cupientes, vobis in virtute obediencie firmiter injungendo
mandamus quatinus citetis peremptorie prefatum Ricardum
et omnes alios quorum interest in ecclesia de Hilderwelle
supradicta, edicto publico proposito, quod compareat et
compareant corum nobis die Lune proxima ante instans
festum beati Petri ad vincula (July 31), ubicumque tunc
fuerimus in nostra diocesi, quicquid habet et habent canoni-
cum quare prefatum Robertum, per dictum dominum
Edmundum ut premittitur presentatum, ad ecclesiam
supradictam admittere et rectorem instituere ac cetera
que officio nostro incumbunt facere minime debeamus
pro termino peremptorio propositurus et ostensurus,
facturus, auditurus et recepturus super premissis et ea
contingentibus quod justicia suadebit; denunciantes eidem
quod sive in termino supradicto, quern propter notoriam
vacacionem ipsius ecclesie et evidens periculum animarum
quod iminet, ac tempus messium quod post eundem ter-
minum in vicinio instabit, taliter moderamur, venerit vel
venerint sive non, in prefato negocio quantum de jure
poterimus procedemus. Qualiter hoc nostrum mandatum
fueritis executi nos citra diem predictum distincte et
aperte certificare curetis per vestras patentes litteras
harum seriem continentes. Valete.

4 nonas Aug. (Aug. 2), 1307. Ledeston. Institution and
induction of Robert son of Thomas to the church of Hildre-
welle, on the pres, of Sir Edmund de Malolacu, knt. 1

1166. 3 idus Sept. (Sept. 11), 1307. Apud grangiam
de Akum. Licencia esus camium concessa priorisse de
Basedale propter infirmitatem. Priorisse de Basedale.

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Gravi egritudine adeo diceris laborare quod cibis communi-
bus vesci nequis, quamobrem, tibi patemo compacientes
affectu, ex speciali gracia indulgemus quod tribus diebus
in ebdomada videlicet dominica, necnon tercia et quinta
feriis, in camera tua, adductis tibi commonialibus vicissim
nunc hac nunc ilia, esu carnium vesci possis. Quam indul-
genciam cessante infirmitate ipsa prorssus volumus ex-
spirare. Vale.

Super observancia regulari domus monialium de Basedale.
Memorandum quod xj kal. Oct. (Sept. 21), anno grade
M° ccc mo septimo, apud Friston, emanavit quedam littera
officiali Ebor. ad monendum quasdam moniales domus de
Basedale evagantes in seculo ut ad suum monasterium
revertantur etc., ut in officialitate (no. 251).

1167. 3 kal. Oct. (Sept. 29), 1307. Lanum. Commissio
ad faciendum execucioqem sentencie late contra dominum
Nicholaum de Meynill’ et dominam Luciam de Twenge. pr °'“ u t n ^ r d ’
Officiali nostro Ebor. et magistro Willelmo de Pikering’, Nicholas de
archidiacono Notinghamie. Cum dudum clamosa insinuacio dame Lucy
ad aures nostras frequencius detulisset quod dominus w«?ofMr’
Nicholaus de Meynill’ miles dominam Luciam de Twenge,
uxorem nobilis viri, domini Willelmi le Latimer militis, in
adulterinis amplexibus in nostra diocesi detinebat, ipsaque
Lucia eidem Nicholao in amplexibus hujusmodi adherebat;
nos, ex officio procedentes, ipsos super hiis coram nobis
fecimus ad judicium evocari. Expositis itaque sibi capitulis
liteque super eis legitime contestata, juramento prestito
de veritate dicenda, factis interrogacionibus et respon-
sionibus subsecutis, productis eciam ex officio testibus,
in forma juris receptis et diligenter examinatis ipsorumque
attestacionibus pupplicatis, ac tam dictorum quam nominum
copia ipsis Nicholao et Lucia (sic) decreta, tradita atque
facta, et juris ordine qui requiritue observato, et demum ad
audiendum sentenciam termino assignato, auditis, discussis
et plenius intellectis meritis hujusmodi negocii, delibera-
cioneque nobiscum et cum peritis habita diligenti, Christi
nomine invocato, pronunciavimus et declaravimus prefatos
dominum Nicholaum et Luciam adulterium commisisse
et adulteros esse et in adulterinis amplexibus illicite et
pupplice invicem adhesisse, ipsosque pro crimine hujus-
modi canonice puniendos, ac ad dimittendum peccatum
hujusmodi condignamque pro eo penitenciam peragendam
canonice compellendos sentencialiter decementes. Quocirca

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vobis committimus et mandamus quatinus vos vel alter
vestrum dictam sentenciam nostram in omnibus suis
articulis contra eos auctoritate nostra execucioni debite
demandetis; contradictores et rebelles per censuram ecclesie
compescenjes. Valete. 1

[de anno tercio.]

1168. 2 idus Aprilis, anno 3 (April 12, 1308). Wilton.

Citation to the prior and convent of Gisburgh to appear
before the archbishop to shew cause why, in obedience to
papal letters, dated at Poitiers, 6 kal. Maii, 2 Clement V
(April 26, 1307), they should not receive as a fellow ( socius)
and lay brother John Huntere of Kildale (Guisborough
Chart., ii, 371).

Keidhoime 1169. 15 kal. Maii (April 17), 1308. Wilton. Mandate

p nory. ]\j as t e rs John de Neuwerk and Roger de Kellesey, rectors

of Oswaldkirk and Crathome, to inquire how long there
had been no prioress of Keidhoime: if for more than six
months to inform the archbishop of the name of a suitable
person as prioress; and if for less, to warn the subprioress
and convent to elect one within a month. 2
Ma°ton 62 *' 1170. 3 3 kal. Junii (May 30), 1308. Burton juxta Bever-
pnory. lacum. Notice to the prior and convent of Mai ton of a
visitation on Saturday after St. James the apostle, 13 kal.
Aug. (July 20).

■, fo. i62d*. Kal. J u lii (July 1), 1308. Fyvile. The visitation prorogued
“propter ardua negocia’’ till Saturday, the morrow of
St. Luke the evangelist (Oct. 19).

kievaS: 1171. Sunday after the conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 28),

1307-8. Suwelle. Obedience of Peter, abbot of Ryevalle.
It is registered in the East Riding (no. 1417).

Braodsby. 1172. 3 nonas Maii (May 5), 1308. Wilton. Institution
and induction of Richard de la Ryvere, elk., in the person

1 8 idus Jan. (Jan, 6), 1308-9. ment had lapsed to the archbishop,
Cawode. Commission to the arch- he, on 12 kal. Maii (April 20),
bishop’s official or Master William 1308, at Wilton, commissioned
de Pykering, archdeacon of Not- Master John de Neuwerke and the
tingham, to correct the comperta official of the archdeacon of Cleve-
in the visitation of the archdeaconry land to appoint dame Emma of
of Cleveland, and to proceed against York, a nun of that house, as
Sir Nicholas de Menyl and dame prioress (i, fo. 163).

Lucy (de Twenge) ‘ super recidivo ’ 3 A draft, much altered. To

(i, fo. 172). See nos. 1236, 1292. suit the date of the kalend the day

2 The Commissioners having re- should be Saturday before St.

ported that the right of appoint- James’s day.

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of Master Henry de Rillington, his proctor, to the church
of Brandesby, on the pres, of Thomas de la Ryvere. 1

1173. 3 idus Maii (May 13), 1308. Kirkeham. Ad therms 5
compellendum moniales de Keldholme quod obediant ^tey'S^ir
priorisse sue. Officiali archidiaconi Clyvelandie. Ad aures prioress,
nostras de novo pervenit quod Beatrix de Roston’ et
Anabilla de Lockton’ et quedam alie monasterii de Keld¬
holme, nostre diocesis, moniales, simul cum Orphannia de
Neuton’, Isabella de Langetoft’, Maria de Holme et Johanna

de Roseles, commonialibus suis ejusdem monasterii, contra
quas tanquam observancie regularis oblitas et priorisse
sue non obedientes nuper mandatum nostrum sub certo
tenore vobis mandavimus exequendum. Quocirca vobis
mandamus quatinus tam contra Beatricem de Roston et
Anabillam de Lockton’ quam contra ceteras commoniales
suas predictas canonica monicione premissa secundum
formam prioris mandati nostri predicti procedatis ad
earundem insolenciam reprimendam, nos enim in premissis
vobis committimus vices nostras cum cohercionis canonice
potestate. Quid autem feceritis in premissis et qualiter
mandata nostra contra eas fueritis executi, nobis quam
cicius poteritis constare faciatis per vestras litteras harum
seriem continentes. Valete.

1174. Notices of visitations ‘‘in forma consueta ” of
the prior and convent of Bridelington on Friday, the
eve of St. Peter and St. Paul (June 28); of Gisebume on
July xi; of Whiteby on Saturday after St. Peter and St.

Paul (July 6); of Newburgh on Saturday after St. Peter
ad vincula (Aug. 3); of Marton on Tuesday after St. James
(July 30); of the following deaneries “ in forma consueta,”
Clyveland, divided into three parts, the first, all Whiteby-
strand on Monday after the octave of St. Peter and St.

Paul (July 8) in the parish church of Lithe, the second, on
Saturday, 13 kal. Julii 2 (July 20), in the parish church of
Lythum, the third on Tuesday before St. Margaret the
virgin (July 16) in the parish church of Apelton on Wyske;

1 8 kal. Oct. (Sept. 24), 1308.
Cawode. Richard de la Ryvere,
subdeacon, rector of Brandesby,
had leave to study for two years
and to let the fruits of his church
(i, fo. 171); and on 10 kal. Marcii
(Feb. 20), 1308-9, Wylton, the
leave was renewed for two years

(fo. 173d); and on 4 nonas Feb.
(Feb. 2), 1310-1, Cawode, still a
subdeacon, he had leave to study
for another two years and in the
meantime not to be compelled to
proceed to further orders (fo. 188).

2 An error for July 13.

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of Rydale, divided into two parts, the first on Tuesday after
St. Margaret the virgin (July 23) in the parish church of
Kirkeby Moresheued, and the second in the parish church
of Thornton in Pykering lyth on Friday after St. James
(July 26); and of Bulmer, divided into two parts, the first
on Thursday before St. Margaret (July 18) in the parish
church of Tresk’, and the second on Friday the morrow of
St. Peter ad vincula (Aug. 2) in the parish church of Esing-
wald.

1175. 5 idus Junii (June 9), 1308. Burton juxta Bever-

lacum. Letters dimissory for John de Gysebume, subdeacon.
kiu'eTto' 1176- Kal. Julii (July 1), 1308. Fyveley. Ut dominus
the abbot of procuretur apud Bellam landam. Abbati et conventui de
the'a"chb hat Bella landa. Quia die Veneris proxima ante festum beate
Marie Magdalene, videlicet, xix die mensis Julii, in visita-
cionis nostre progressu per archidiaconatum Clyvelandie
transituri, intendimus ad domum vestram de Bella landa
declinare, procuracionem a vobis racione primi adventus
nostri debitam ac hospicium in domo vestra vestris sumpti-
bus recepturi, vos super hoc tenore presencium censuimus
premunire ut interim parare possitis omnia que incumbent.
Valete.

Similar notice to the abbot and convent of Ryevalle
for Saturday before the same feast (July 20).

Same day and place. Notice of visitations of the prioress
and convent of Keldholme on Wednesday before St. James
(July 24), and of Yedingham on Saturday after St. James
(July 27).

1177. 5 idus Julii (July 11), 1308. Gisbume. Licence
to the prior and convent of Giseburne to sell for two years
the autumn fruits of their church of Kirkelevyngton before
separation.

1178. St. Martin’s day (Nov. 11), 1307. Middelesburgh.
“ Titulus Johannis de Middelesburgh.” Grant by Matthew
de Middelton to John de Middelesburg’, elk., for his life of
40s. a year from the manor of Middelesburgh, payable
half-yearly at Whitsuntide and Martinmas.

5 idus Julii (July n), 1308. Giseburne. Letters dimissory
for John de Middelesburgh, acolyte, on this title.

_ 4 idus Julii (July 12), 1308. Lithum. 1 Also for

John son of Robert son of Bartholomew de Gisburne,

stay at his

2a

Also the
Rievaulx.

Kirk

Levington.

brough.

Kirkleatham.

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acolyte, “ad titulum annue pensionis quinque marcarum,
percipiendarum de manerio Johannis de Ho ton’, 1 de quo
reputas te contentum.”

1179. 4 idus Julii (July 12), 1308. Lithum. Grant to Easin e ton -
Sir Geoffrey Maucovenaunt, knt., of an oratory in his manor

of Esington for five years. 2

1180. 3 idus Julii (July 13), 1308. Marton’. Littera Ma^te to
directa priorisse et conventui de Synigthwayt quod ad- and P conwnt
mittant dominam Johannam de Percy. 3 Priorisse et con-
ventui de Synigthwayt. Injuncte nobis pastoralis sollici- J°»n
tudinis necessitas juxta sancciones canonicas nos compellit a nuno? ’
ut ad debitam morum et vite reformacionem correccio- ase ae '
nemque salubrem religiosarum precipue personarum nobis
ubilibet subjectarum vigilanti studio curaque sollicita
nostre mentis intuitum convertamus. Dudum siquidem in
monasterio sanctimonialium de Bazedale, vestri ordinis,

jure diocesane visitacionis officium exercentes, inter cetera
comperimus quod domina Johanna de Percy, in prefato
monasterio professa, se gessit in aliquibus que ad presens
certis de causis exprimenda non duximus contra religionis
debitam honestatem et regularem sui ordinis disciplinam.

Ne autem pemiciosa continuacio sui status ad promptum
anime sue cedat periculum et ob nostri necgligenciam vel
defectum ipsius sanguis de nostris manibus requiratur,
attendentes quod ad localem mutacionem corporum sepe
sequitur mutacio animorum et emendacionis comodum
plerumque solet afferre loci mutacio, prout rerum edocet
experiencia et sacrorum canonum perhibent instituta,
predictam Johannam propter status sui correccionem
salubrem ad locum alium duximus transferendam. Pre¬
dictam, igitur, Johannam ad vos mittimus, quam a vobis
benigne recipi et secundum formam infrascriptam tractari,
in virtute sancte obediencie firmiter injungimus et man¬
damus, ad tempus aliquod inter vos monasterii sui sumptibus, a week
quos ad septem denarios pro singulis septimanis taxavimus allowed for
per manus priorisse que pro tempore fuerit ministrandos
eidem, devote et humiliter moraturam, donee super ipsius
statu aliud duxerimus ordinandum. Ut autem eadem

1 Hutton Lowcross, near Guis- borough priory. See no. 1240.

borough. 3 See no. 1233, where Joan de

2 Fo. 164* contains the arch- Percy’s penance, to be performed
bishop's judgment on certain on her return to Basedale, is set

churches appropriated to Guis- out.

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Johanna commissorum expiacionem et divine grade re-
conciliadonem fadlius valeat impetrare, volumus et eciam
e - ordinamus quod ipsa tam in choro quam in claustro, re-
fectorio et dormitorio continue sequatur conventum nisi
infirmitate vel alia causa legitima fuerit impedita, sub-
tracta sibi facultate et occasione quacumque extra septa
monasterii quomodolibet evagandi; quodque omni quarta
feria lacticiniis, albo et camibus abstinendo jejunet, et omni
sexta feria jejunando pane, cervisia et leguminibus sit
contenta. Litteras vel nuncium non emittat nec recipiat
a quocumque. Nulli seculari loquatur nisi coram presidente
et quecumque loquitur audiente. Dicat duo psalteria
singulis septimanis et omni ebdomada saltern semel con-
fiteatur, ac omni quarta et sexta feria supradictis unam a
presidente recipiat disciplinam ut, bonorum actuum exer-
ciciis occupata, hostis antiqui temptacioni non pareat,
set per sancte conversacionis semitas ambulando proficiat
bonorum operum incrementis. Tu vero priorissa nobis
oportuno tempore scribere non postponas si dicta Johanna
premissa humiliter non fecerit aut in aliquo se minus bene
habuerit vel aliter se gesserit quam religionis conveniat
honestati. Bene valete.

Item littera directa priorisse et conventui de Basedale
t quod mittant Johannam de Percy ad Synigthwayt. Priorisse
et conventui de Basedale. Nuper in vestro monasterio
nostre diocesane visitacionis officium exercentes, inter
cetera comperimus quod Johanna de Percy, commonialis
vestra, contra religionis honestatem et regularem ordinis
disciplinam ab annis plurimis suis presidentibus, priorissis
videlicet et subpriorissis, inobediens extitit, incorrigibilis
et rebellis, impediens in conventu frequencius et perturbans
pacis et concordie unitatem in sue salutis dispendium,
aliarum commonialium suarum pemiciosum exemplum et
grave scandalum plurimorum; ob quas causas ad majorem
conventus vestri tranquillitatem et pacem ac status sui
emendacionem ipsam ad aliam domum vestri ordinis
duximus destinandam, vestris ibidem sumptibus mora-
turam donee aliud de statu ipsius duxerimus ordinandum.
Quocirca devocioni vestre in virtute sancte obediencie
firmiter injungendo mandamus quatinus dictam Johannam
cum secura, decenti et sufficienti comitiva ad domum de
Syningthwayte in archidiaconatu Ebor. cum nostris litteris
priorisse et conventui dicte domus directis infra octo dies

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a recepcione presencium sine ulterioris more diffugio trans-
mittatis, sumptus necessarios, quos ad septem denarios
pro singulis septimapis taxavimus et taxamus, sibi per vos
dum ibidem moram traxerit ministrandos; quos quidern
sumptus prefate Johanne per manus priorisse dicte domus
de Syningthwayte prout indiguerit volumus exhiberi. In
ipsam vero prenominatam Johannam, si huic nostre or-
dinacioni quovis modo parere contempserit, facta sibi
prius per vos nostro nomine monicione legitima, in hiis
scriptis majoris excommunicacionis sentenciam promul-
gamus. Valete.

1181. The same day and place. The archbishop,

“ occurrente impedimento legitimo in facienda ad diem
predictum visitacionis (sic) hujusmodi subito prepediti,”
altered the date of the visitation of the second portion of
the deanery of Bulmere in Esingwald church from Friday,
the morrow of St. Peter ad vincula (Aug. 2), to Wednesday,
the eve of that feast (July 31). He also, for the same 1 reason,
altered the visitation of the priory of Newburgh from
Saturday after St. Peter ad vincula (Aug. 3) to Friday, the
morrow of that feast (Aug. 2).

1182. 2 idus Julii (July 14), 1308. Marton in Clyveland.

Letters dimissory for William son of John de Stokesleye,
acolyte, “ ad titulum annue pensionis xls., percipiendorum
de manerio de Ingelby ad totam vitam tuam, ac eciam
patrimonii tui valentis unam marcam annuatim in manerio
de Stokesley, de quibus reputas te contentum.”

1183. 2 i7 kal. Aug. (July 16), 1308. Siggeston’. Littera
directa priori et conventui de Gysebume quod (mittant)
fratres Hugonem de Croft 3 et Galfridum de Caldebek’,

H. videlicet apud Bridelington et G. apud Kirkam ad pera-
gendam penitenciam eis injunctam (Guisborough Chart.,

ib 373 )- i, fo. I65 d.

1184. Idibus Julii (July 15), 1308. Apelton’ super M™yTf ° £
Wyske. Littera officiali archidiaconi Cly velandie super mm°of’

Based ale,

1 The words impedimento legitimo ridingie tercio folio de anno
are here altered to impedimento tercio (no. 1449).

canonico. 3 The mandate for the return of

2 Note at bottom of the folio: Hugh de Croft is dated at Cawode,
Memorandum quod littere, cum 7 kal. Oct., anno 4 (Sept. 25,
quibus dicti fratres mittuntur, 1308) (i, fo. iy8d). See Guisborough
registrants in archidiaconatu Est- Chart., ii, 375.

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penitencia Johanne de Percy 1 moniali de Basedale. Officiali
archidiaconi Clyvelandie. Mandamus vobis firmiter in-
jungentes quatinus Mariam de Langetoft’, monialem domus
de Basedale, ex parte nostra moneatis et efficaciter inducatis
quod infra triduum a tempore monicionis hujusmodi sibi
facte ad monasterium suum redeat et penitenciam infra-
scriptam, quam ei ex certis causis, quas in visitacione
nostra comperimus, duximus injungendam, humiliter sus-
cipiat in omnibus peragendam. Nos enim in eis et ea con-
tigentibus vobis vices nostras committimus cum coher-
cionis canonice potestate. Penitenciam autem que a ei
injunximus est ista. Sequatur dicta monialis conventum
tam in choro quam in claustro, refectorio et dormitorio
continue nisi infirmitate vel alia causa legitima fuerit
impedita, subtracta sibi facultate et occasione quacumque
extra septa monasteiii quomodolibet evagandi. Omni
sexta feria in pane et aqua jejunet. Litteras vel nuncium
a Johanna de Percy, commoniali domus predicte, vel a
quocumque alio non recipiat, nec ad eosdem transmittat.
Nulli seculari loquatur nisi coram presidente et quecumque
loquitur audiente. Dicat eciam unum psalterium singulis
septimanis. Et omnia que predicta sunt cum humilitate
perficiat donee aliud de persona ejusdem duxerimus ordin-
andum. Nobis autem oportuno tempore rescribatis si
dicta Maria premissa humiliter non fecerit aut in aliquo
premissorum se minus bene habuerit, per vestras litteras
harum seriem continentes. Valete.

1185. 8 kal. Aug. (July 25), 1308. Thornton’ in Pyker-
inglithe. Letters dimissory for William son of Hugh de
Aula, deacon.

1186. 9 kal. Aug. (July 24), 1308. Middelton’. The
sequestration in the goods of the rectors of the church of
Ho ton Buscell relaxed.

1187. 7 kal. Aug. (July 26), 1308. Yedingham. Licence,
at the request {ad requisicionem) of the abbot of St. Mary’s,
York, to the prioress and convent of Wykeham to receive
Margaret, daughter of Sir Ivo de Etton, as a nun of their
house.

1 There is a discrepancy between penance of Mary of Langtoft is
the name of the nun in the margin repeated, but there is no marginal
and that in the text. Probably note.

both had to do the same penance. 2 This should be Penitencia autem
Lower down on this folio the quam, etc.

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.... 3 kal. Aug. (July 30), 1308. Esingwald. Licence

to tbe same to receive Alice de Mounceus, a secular woman,
till Michaelmas.

1188. Same day and place. Appointment of dame Joan
de Pykering, a nun of Rossedale, 1 as prioress of Keldholme,
on the cession of Emma de Eboraco, tbe late prioress.

Mandates to the archdeacon of Clyveland or his official
in install, and to the subprioress and convent to obey.

1189. 8 kal. Feb. (Jan. 25), 1283-4. 5th year. Wilton. wh°nby fi '
Appropriation by archbishop William Wickwane of the
chapel of Whenby to Moxby nunnery ( Wickwanb’s Register,

p. 290). 2

2 kal. Aug. (July 31), 1308. Thornton othehill. Decano “^dean ‘of
nostro de Bulmer. Cum institutis canonicis sit expressum “"S
quod laicis de rebus ecclesiasticis et religiosis quomodolibet to

disponendi nulla sit attributa facultas, quos obsequendi ^ “ e the
movet necessitas non auctoritas imperandi; tibi mandamus
firmiter injungentes quatinus Elenam Haget de Queneby ° en y '
moneas efficaciter et inducas quod Willelmum, vicarium
ecclesie de Queneby tarn de herba quam de aliis in cimiterio
ecclesie ejusdem crescentibus libere disponere et ordinare
permittat, ac eciam de herba dicti cimiterii vicario predicto
per eandem subtracta seu vero valore aut estimacione
ejusdem infra sex dies a tempore monicionis hujusmodi
sibi facte prefato vicario satisfaciat competenter; alioquin
extunc predictam Elenam, si monitis tuis parere contemp-
serit, auctoritate nostra excommunices et facias sic ex-
communicatam in ecclesia predicta, necnon in ecclesiis
et locis circumvicinis quibus videritis expedire, pupplice
nunciari, donee absolucionis beneficium in forma juris
meruerit optinere. Et qualiter hoc mandatum nostrum
fueris executus et quomodo processeris contra earn, nos fo j66d
distincte et aperte citra festum assumpeionis beate Marie

1 Joan of Pickering, coming from
a Benedictine house, was very
unwelcome to the Cistercian nuns
at Keldholme, who conspired
against her to such an extent that
the archbishop was compelled to in¬
tervene (no. 1192). This opposition
to the intrusion of a nun of another
order was ultimately successful,
as on March 7, 1308-9, Emma de

Stapelton, a nun of Keldholme,
was confirmed as prioress (no. 1224).
Joan of Pickering was elected
prioress of Rosedale in 1311 (no.
1266).

2 On p. 290, no. 721, 1. 10,
for clericum read cultum. On
p. 291, last line, for collacio read
collacicmem.

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virginis certificare procures per tuas patentes litteras
harum seriem continentes. Vale. 1

w.j 1 . <ie i iqo. 4 nonas Aug. (Aug. 2), 1308. Apud Novum
MarTdn’sent burgum. Priori et conventui de Drax. Injuncte nobis
to Drax, to pastoralis sollicitudinis necessitas juxta sancciones canonicas
following e nos compellit ut ad debitam morum et vite reformacionem
penanre. CO rreccionemque salubrem religiosarum precipue person-
arum nobis ubilibet subjectarum vigilanti studio curaque
sollicita nostre mentis intuitum convertamus. Fratrem
igitur Willelmum de Bulmer, canonicum domus de Marton’,
ad monasterium vestrum de Drax mittimus, inter vos ad
tempus pro nostro moderandum arbitrio, domus sue sump-
tibus quos taxamus ad quatuor marcas annuas moraturum,
ad peragendum penitenciam quam ei injunximus infra-
scriptam. Injungimus siquidem eidem fratri Willelmo
the ^convent! certis ex causis in visitacione nostra compertis, quod
sequatur conventum tarn in choro quam in claustro, refec-
teate t0 oT Ie ’ torio et dormitorio. Item a celebracione divinorum et a
communi- quolibet altaris ministerio per annum abstineat reverenter,
et a communione corporis Cnristi nisi fuerit in mortis ar-
Fridayt for ticulo constitutus. Per septennium in pane et aqua jejunet
seven years, omni die Veneiis nisi festum Nativitatis dominice, aut
aliquod de tribus festis beate Marie virginis, videlicet,
annunciacionis, purificacionis et assumpcionis, sancti Johan-
nis baptiste vel apostolorum Petri et Pauli illo die contigerit
psalter a celebrari. Omni septimana dicti septennii dicat unum
Wednesdays psalterium, et nichilominus omni die Mercurii et Veneris
Frida s the se P tem psalmos penitenciales cum letania coram aliquo
penitential 6 altari prostratus secrecius dicat eodem septennio humiliter
toralivTa et devote nisi gravi infirmitate fuerit impeditus. Singulis
discipline. ec j am diebus Mercurii et Veneris septennii memorati a *
presidente ordinis ubi fuerit unam secrecius recipiat dis-
ciplinam; sitque in conventu ubi fuerit ultimus sacerdotum.
office° ldn ° I n nullo omnino ponatur officio nec exeat septa monasterii
No letters, quovismodo. Nullas omnino litteras recipiat vel emittat
nisi prius eas ostenderit suo priori vel alii presidenti. Hec
omnia et singula per dictum fratrem W. in virtute sancte
obediencie precipimus fhmiter observari sub pena excom-

1 11 kal. Dec. (Nov. 21), 1314. against Elena Haget, lady of
Burton. The archbishop’s official Queneby, and make due correction
of York and Master Henry de on the articles contained in the roll
Wylton, commissary-general of the annexed (ii, fo. I26d).
same official, were directed to act

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municacionis majoris, quam in personam suam, si in aliquo
premissorum contravenerit, proferimus in biis scriptis,
donee a nobis relaxacionem sive mitigacionem aliquam
meruerit optinere. Vos vero prior nobis oportuno tempore
rescribatis qualiter idem frater Willelmus se gesserit, et
si penitenciam peregerit aut peragere in aliquo contemp-
serit memoratam. Valete. 1

Letter to the prior and convent of Marton to send brother
William de Bulmere to Drax within eight days. Brother
Richard de Garton, a canon of the same house, to undergo
the penance contained in the schedule annexed.

Letter to the prioresses and convents of Apelton, Swyne
and Handale, to receive respectively dames Joan de Roseles,

Mary de Holme, and Anabilla de Loketon, nuns of Keldholme.

1191. 7 idus Aug. (Aug. 7), 1308. Rypon. Institution
and induction of Richard de Clyfton, 2 priest, to the mediety
of the church of Hoton’ Buscell’, vacant by the death of
Sir Thomas de Evesham, on the pres, of the abbot and
convent of Whiteby.

1192. 3 Nonis Augusti (Aug. 5), 1308. Munketon’. Iterata V 0 fo th ‘ e 67 '
execucio ad inducendum Johannam de Pykering’ in cor-

, poralem possessionem monasterii de Keldholme. Officiate
arcbidiaconi Clyvelandie. Nuper monasterium de Keld- eveatl '
holme, nostre diocesis, visitantes comperimus ipsum ad
tante dissolucionis obprobrium fuisse deductum ut in eo
regularis observancia penitus exularet, et, quod dolentes
referimus, nullam in eo habilem invenimus ad ipsius monas- ’( f he I " e “ ncry
terii regimen assumendum; quamobrem domine Emme de i h “ 1 “= a " as
Eboraco, que eidem domui per aliqua tempora prefuerat, state,
spontanea cessione admissa, nos deliberacione prehabita
dominam Johannam de Pykering’, monialem monasterii
de Rossedale, in spiritualibus et temporalibus, ut ex fide-
dignorum testimonio accepimus, circumspectam, in priorissam
prefecimus monasterio supradicto; cumque vos, de man¬
date) nostro ad locum predictum accedentes, eidem domine
Johanne stallum in chore et locum in capitulo tamquam
priorisse satageretis assignare, quedam persone, videlicet,
domina Johanna de Stoteville, Hauysia de Scardeburgh’,
Orphannia de Neuton’, Isabella de Langetoft’ et Maria de

Aug. 4, 1309 (i, fo. 176). 3 The early part ol

3 By 1310 he had become a is repeated in no. 1

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persons have Holme, moniales, necnon Robertus de Pontefracto, Ricardus
her V |ctting Stote de Kirkeby, 1 Walterus Colyer de eadem, Radulpbus
possession. Kittemonger de eadem, Willelmus de Werdale de eadem,
Johannes le forester de Gillingmor, Stephanus Dromyng de
Kirkeby, Willelmus serviens Roberti tannatoris de Keld-
holme, et Johannes filius Johannis Ferthing’ palam et
pupplice impedimentum prestabant quominus dicta domina
Johanna de Pykering’, priorissa ipsius monasterii de Keld-
holme, administracionem liberam et coiporalem possessionem
adipisci valeret ipsumque mandatum execucioni debite
demandari, de quibus notorie nobis constat. Nos itaque
volentes occurrere periculis animarum et religionem in
predicto monasterio divina suffragante gracia reformare,
nec valentes tantam inobedienciam tantumque facinus
relinquere in correcta, vobis, in virtute obediencie firmiter
injungendo, mandamus quatinus ad monasterium de Keld-
holme predictum statim receptis presentibus personaliter
Do you put accedentes, dominam Johannam de Pykering’, priorissam
possession predictam, in corporalem possessionem ejusdem monasterii
w “ n to he ioducatis, monentes tam predictas moniales nominibus
receive her proprius superius designatas, quam omnes alias et singulas
anJtheTay- de conventu, quod predictam dominam Johannam de
Sfove Sto Pykeringe infra triduum a tempore monicionis eis facte in
underpain priorissam suam recipiant et ei in monasterio et extra
uicauon' mu ' monasterium in omnibus reverenter obediant et intendant.

Moneatis eciam palam et pupplice tam laicos superius
nominates in specie quam omnes alios in genere quod ab
omni impedimento in hac parte illato et inferendo, omnique
consilio, auxilio et favore impedientibus dato vel dando
infra triduum a tempore monicionis hujusmodi numerandum
cessent penitus et desistant; alioquin tam moniales et
laicos supradictos nominatim et in specie quam omnes
alios qui execucionem facti et mandati nostri in hac parte
quomodolibet impediverint seu retardaverint clam vel
palam, quos et quas in hiis scriptis exnunc ut extunc
majoris excommunicacionis sentencia innodamus, sic ex¬
communicates esse per totum archidiaconatum Clyvelandie
omnibus diebus dominicis et festivis, pulsatis campanis,
candelis accensis, pupplice et sollempniter nuncietis et
nunciari per alios faciatis. Et nichilominus monasterium
de Keldholme, quod durante rebellione predicta exnunc
ut extunc ecclesiastico supposuimus interdicto, sic inter-
1 Kirkby Moorside.

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dictum esse similiter nuncietis; inhibentes districte ne quis Sy™ onas '
excommunicatis predictis nisi in casibus a jure permissis
ullo genere communionis communicare seu interdictum
hujusmodi violare presumat, a pupplicacione mandati be reraivKi
hujusmodi non cessantes quousque prefata domina Johanna as pnoress '
de Pykering’ in priorissam in omnibus recepta fuerit et
liberam administracionem habuerit omnium que ad statum
hujusmodi pertinere noscuntur; de nominibus impediencium
execucionem nostram et communicancium excommuni¬
catis predictis seu violancium interdictum cum omni
diligencia inquirentes. Ad hec volumus et districte pre-
cipiendo mandamus quatinus tam moniales superius nomi-
natas quam eciam laicos suprascriptos citetis seu citari
faciatis peremptorie quod xiiij die Augusti, quern terminum to
propter evidens periculum animarum ac eciam propter on

necessitatem urgentem et pietatem suadentem moderamur,
personaliter compareant coram nobis, ubicumque tunc
fuerimus in nostra civitate vel diocesi, pro meritis recepturi,
ac de veritate dicenda si necesse fuerit juraturi nostraque
monita humiliter admissuri et efficaciter impleturi. Qualiter
autem hoc mandatum nostrum fueritis executi, necnon de
nominibus impediencium et communicancium excommu¬
nicatis predictis seu violancium interdictum, nos citra
diem predictum distincte et aperte certificare curetis per
litteras vestras patentes harum seriem continentes. Valete.

1193. Securitas facta pro xxv marcis pro magistro
Ricardo de Hauley, rectore medietatis ecclesie de Hoton’ ^‘marks' 1
Bussell’. Memorandum quod die Martis proxima ante ^to^of
festum beati Jacobi apostoli (July 23, 1308) in ecclesia
parochiali de Kirkeby Moresheued’, coram magistris Petro
de Dene, Willelmo de Beverlaco et aliis quampluribus,
magister Johannes de Neuwerk’ rector ecclesie de Oswald-
kirke, magister Willelmus de Hextildesham vicarius ecclesie
de Kirkeby Moresheued’, et dominus Johannes de Barton
rector ecclesie de Nonnigton manuceperunt, et quilibet
eorum manucepit, respondere domino Ebor. archiepiscopo
de xxv marcis pro magistro Ricardo de Hauley, rectore
medietatis ecclesie de Hoton’ Bussell’, que quidem pecunia
a prefato magistro Ricardo exigitur per predictum dominum
archiepiscopum. 1

1 4 idus Aprilis (April 10), 1309. Hoton Buscell, vacant by the
Scroby. Mandate to the official of death of Sir Thomas de Evesham,

York to sequestrate the church of the late rector (i, fo. i74d).

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Kequest^by 1194. I* 1 vigilia sancti Laurencii martins (Aug. 9),

R h e e vKby 0t to f x 3 ° 8 - Revenesby. Reverendo patri in Christo, domino J.,
Dai- Dei gracia Lincolniensi episcopo, sui humiles et devoti
ofMncota, frater Henricus, dictus abbas de Revesby, et conventus
HeSyTe ejusdem loci, salutem cum omni reverencia pariter et
carieton. p onore _ Attendentes laudabile testimonium quod habet
Henricus de Carieton’, acolitus, clericus domus nostre,
vita, moribus et eciam honestate, venerabili patemitati
vestre humiliter supplicamus quatinus ipsum ad omnes
sacros ordines, ad titulum domus nostre quern eidem
concedimus, intuitu caritatis per sacram manuum ves-
trarum imposicionem promovere velitis. Valeat vestra
patemitas semper in Domino. In cujus rei testimonium
presentibus sigillum nostrum apposuimus.

17 kal. Sept. (Aug. 16), 1308. Munketon juxta Rypon.
Letters dimissory to the bishop of Lincoln for Henry de
Carieton’, acolyte, on the pres, of the abbot and convent
of Revesby.

the^priorand 1195. J3 kal. Sept. (Aug. 20), 1308. Otteley. Citacio
Maiton* who con f ra priorem et conventum de Mai ton’. Ofhciali archi-
J*urchcs tain diaconi Clyvelandie. Dudum archidiaconatum Clyvelandie
propriosusus visitantes, comperimus quod religiosi viri, prior et conventus
vic“d° de Mai ton’, contra jus commune ecclesias de Malton’, de
tuS'd'Tnd Wyntringham, de Norton parochiales, in diocesi nostra
mes^to m tenent, in quibus eciam non sunt perpetui vicarii instituti.
oct* 26 "0 Item quasdam decimas in parochia de Skirkenbeck’ et
wh 7 tSy Se decimas septem bovatarum terre in parochia de Slengesby,
should not decimas decern carucatarum terre in parochia de Apelton’
t“herepair, in Rydale, decimas de quinquaginta duabus acris terre et
chufches^in prati in eadem parochia, decimas lane et agnorum de
pSie 5 . viij xx ovibus matricibus et de cc multonibus, ac decimam
diversorum animalium et rerum in eadem parochia, in
gravem lesionem ecclesie ejusdem, necnon decimas biden-
tum et aliorum animalium usque ad numerum d depas-
cencium in parochia ecclesie de Brumpton’, decimam de
c bidentibus in parochia ecclesie de Kirkeby Misperton’,
decimam duarum carucatarum terre in parochia ecclesie de
Middelton’, ac decimam DC bidentum in eadem parochia,
percipiunt, occupant atque tenent. Ad refeccionem eciam,
construccionem seu reparacionem ecclesiarum predictarum,
in quarum parochiis terras tenent superius annotatas, seu
ad aha onera incumbencia, quatenus eosdem contingunt,
una cum ceteris parochianis conferre seu contribuere

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contradicunt. Quocirca vobis mandamus quatinus citetis
peremptorie predictos religiosos quod per procuratorem
sufficienter instructum compareant coram nobis vel com-
missariis nostris xxvj die Octobris, ubicumque tunc fuerimus
in nostra diocesi, quicquid babent canonicum super dictarum
ecclesiarum retencione ac statu et ordinacione vicariarum
earumdem, necnon decimarum predictarum percepcione seu
occupacione et omnibus supradictis pro termino preciso
et peremptorio exbibituri et ostensuri, facturique ulterius
et recepturi in premissis et ea contingentibus quod justicia
suadebit. Diem vero citacionis et formam et quicquid
feceritis in premissis nobis distincte et aperte citra diem
predictum intimare curetis per vestras patentes litteras
harum seriem continentes. Valete.

1196. 2 kal. Sept. (Aug. 31), 1308. Cawode. Mandate Te ™eton.
to the dean of Bulmer to sequestrate the fruits of the church

of Tyverington. 1

1197. Visitacio residui decanatus de Bulmer erit die SjjSS j,
Veneris proxima post festum exaltacionis sancte Crucis
(Sept. 20) in ecclesia parochiali de Escryck’.

1198. 3 nonas Sept. (Sept. 3), 1308. Cawode. Littera

directa officiali Clyvelandie quod faciat per priorissam go

de Keldholme mittere (sic) quatuor moniales ejusdem ‘“ lr ^ ld riorv
domus ad diversa loca in eadem littera contenta. Officiali aHaSS'

archidiaconi Clyvelandie. Nuper in monasterio monialium who had 5 ’
de Keldholme visitacionis officium exercentes, inter cetera fhe^act of
comperimus quod Isabella de Langetoft, Maria de Holme,

Johanna de Roseles et Anabilla de Lokton, 2 dicti monasterii
moniales, contra religionis honestatem et regularem ordinis p°““ h *7
disciplinam aliqua, que presentibus exprimenda non duxi-

mus, commiserunt et fuerunt incorrigibiles et rebelles et
in conventu frequencius perturbantes pacis et concordie
unitatem, ob quas causas moniales easdem ad majorem
dicti conventus tranquillitatem et pacem et status sui
emendacionem ad loca subscripta, Isabellam, scilicet, ad
monasterium de Handale infra octo dies, Mariam vero apud
domum Swyna infra quindecim dies, Johannam autem
apud Apelton’ infra tres septimanas, et Anabillam apud
Wallandwelles juxta Blidam infra mensem a die recepcionis

1 16 kal. Oct. (Sept. 16), 1308.
Cawode. The sequestration re¬
laxed (i, £0. 171).

2 For Mary de Holme see no.

1246; for Anabel de Loketon and
Joan de Roseles see no. 1250,
and for Isabella de Langetoft no.
12x3.

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presencium numerandas, cum nostris litteris priorissis
eorundem locorum directis, quas vobis transmittimus,
decrevimus destinandas. Quocirca vobis mandamus quatinus
ad monasterium predictum de Eeldholme personaliter
accedentes, singulas moniales predictas ad loca singula
predistincta cum litteris nostris predictis infr a prefatos dies
et terminos cum secura et decenti comitiva sumptibus
domus de Keldholme per priorissam ejusdem in eundo
racionabiliter ministrandis transmitti absque ulterioris
more diffugio faciatis, in personas singulas monialium
predictarum, nisi injunctis vestris in hac parte paruerint,
canonica monicione premissa, majoris excommunicacionis
sentenciam proferentes. Sumptus autem necessarios earun-
dem a domo de Keldholme recipiendos pro mora sua in
domibus predictis quousque aliud de eis ordinaverimus
facienda, ad septem denarios pro singulis septimanis taxamus
earum singulis liberandos, quos per priorissas dictorum
monasteriorum ad que ibunt eisdem monialibus prout
indiguerint volumus exhiberi. Injungatis autem monialibus
supradictis sub pena predicta quod penitenciam quam eis
injunximus, que in quatuor indenturis vobis sub sigillo
nostro transmissis plenius continetur, suscipiant et per-
agant humiliter et devote. De singulis indenturis eisdem
partem unam monialibus singulis prout convenit prenotatis,
partem vero alteram priorisse monasterii de Keldholme
liberantes sub testimonio competenti, cui per vos ex parte
nostra injungi volumus et mandamus ut sumptus predictos
ministret et faciat que in hac parte injunximus quatenus
earn contingunt efficaciter adimpleri; rescribentes nobis
cum celeritate comoda quicquid in premissis feceritis, et
qualiter moniales predicte huic ordinacioni nostre paruerint
vel non, et quomodo cetere moniales erga dominam Jobannam
de Pykeringe priorissam suam se gesserint, per vestras
litteras harum seriem et rebellium si que erga priorissam
eandem se hactenus minus bene habuerint nomina con-
tinentes. Valete.

1 Officiali archidiaconi Clivelandie. Nuper monasterium
de Keldholme visitantes {etc. ut in no. 1x92 usque ad)
prefecimus monasterio supradicto, cumque de nostro
mandato postmodum in priorissam dicti monasterii fuisset
admissa et aliquamdiu in pacifica possessione vel quasi

1 This document is much rubbed and illegible and has lost a piece
down one side.

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regiminis et administracionis dicti monasterii extitisset,
quidam iniquitatis filii, dum eadem priorissa ad nos pro
negociis dicti monasterii personaliter accederet, ei apud

Keldholme . resistere presumpserunt, nequiter

.... impedientes eandem quominus domum ipsam ingredi
possit ad curam injuncti sibi regiminis exequendam. Nos
itaque volentes occurrere periculis (etc. ut in no. 1192).

Ad hec quia Emma, etc., ut supra in cedula huic consuta
ad signum A.

*Ad hec quia Emma de Stapelton’, Matillis Bigot’ etft^ 169 *
Alicia de Pykering’, domus predicte moniales, domum ^rant
predictam exierunt et discurrunt per patriam, cum seculari- ^ ) e t ld t ^ ol b “ e
bus evagantes, nostra seu priorisse predicte licencia non received
optenta, vobis injungimus firmiter et mandamus quatinus appear^ 0
priorisse et singulis de conventu loci predicti inhibeatis the
districte sub pena excommunicacionis majoris et sub
omni pena canonica ne predictas Emmam, Matildam et
Aliciam in domum predictam quomodolibet recipiant seu
eciam septa domus ejusdem introire permittant sine licencia
nostra speciali; citantes nichilominus easdem Emmam,
Matildem et Aliciam quod coram nobis compareant per¬
sonaliter die predicto penam in hoc casu canonicam recep-
ture nostrisque mandatis humiliter pariture. Et qualiter
hoc nostrum mandatum fueritis executi, necnon de nomini¬
bus impediencium predictorum et communicancium ex-
communicatis predictis seu violancium interdictum nostrum
nos citra diem predictum distincte et aperte certificare
curetis per vestras patentes litteras harum seriem et nomina
continentes. Valete.

1199. 12 kal. Oct. (Sept. 20), 1308. Styvelingflet. Whitby 8 *'
Notice to the abbot of Whiteby by the archb. that he is
sending Thomas de Wilmerle, a monk of Seleby, to Whiteby

to undergo the penance set out in this letter (Whitby Chartu-
lary, ii, 629). 2

1200. 11 kal. Oct. (Sept. 21), 1308. Cawode. Licence to ^
John de Bordesden to hear divine service for five years (Appietou-
in an oratory in his manor of Neusum in Rydale.

'Folios 169* and 168* are of this document read c[st reversus],
drafts. Emma de Stapelton be- Line 20: delete [not legible]. Line 21:
came prioress in 1309 and Maud for facilitatem read facultatem.

Bigot was sent to Nunkeeling in Line 23: for second [not legible ]
the same year (no. 1224). read et tempore.

2 For word not legible in line 10

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1201. 8 kal. Oct. (Sept. 24), 1308. Cawode. Licence, out
of regard for ( obtentu ) Sir John de Insula, the archbishop’s
very dear friend, to the prior and convent of Gisbume to
present a suitable person to the church of Welleberghe,
notwithstanding the papal indult empowering him to
provide six of his clerks (Guisborough Chart., ii, 372).

1202. 3 nonas Oct. (Oct. 5), 1308. Lanum. Licence to
Sir Peter de Sheuedon, rector of Slengesby, to study for
two years.

1202A. 15 kal. Nov. (Oct. 18), 1308. Cawode. Letters

dimissory for Richard de Styvelingflet “ ad omnes minores
et eciam sacros ordines.”

1203. Memorandum quod xiij kal. Nov., anno predicto
(Oct. 20, 1308), liberata fuit tercia pars visitacionis decana-
tus de Bulmer apud Cawode domino Martino de Grymeston,
rectori de Collum.

Mem. quod kal. Nov. (Nov. 1) facta fuit una commissio
magistris Thome de Blaby, rectori ecclesie de Suth Otring-
ton’, et Waltero de Bebiry, ad corrigendum et reformandum
crimina et defectus decanatuum de Cly veland’ et de Bulmer;
capituli Rypon’, commune et prebendarum ecclesie Rypon’,
decanatus et ville Rypon’. Liberata fuit domino Martino
de Grymeston’.

1204. 14 kal. Dec. (Nov. 18), 1308. Cawode. Unio
vicarie ecclesie de Thornton’ in Pykeringlith’. In Dei
nomine amen. Nos Willelmus, permissione divina, etc., ex
debito pastoralis officii nostram diocesim visitantes, 1 com-
perimus quod in ecclesia parochiali de Thornton’ in Pyker¬
inglith consuevit esse vicarius quodque vicario jam defuncto
rector ejusdem ecclesie oblaciones, decimas et proventus,
et alia quecumque ad sustentacionem hujus vicarii deputata,
sibi jam appropriavit, percipit atque tenet, super quibus
eundem rectorem coram nobis fecimus ad judicium evocari.
Objectis itaque eidem judicialiter supradictis idem rector
respondit quod in eadem ecclesia non fuerat oidinata
perpetua vicaria, set ex quibusdam causis temporalibus
que jam cessant provisum extitit quod, vivente quodam
rectore jam defuncto, quidam presbiter tamquam vicarius
ipsi ecclesie deserviret. Adjecit eciam idem rector quod
ipsa ecclesia pro sustentacione unius clerici tantum est

1 The archbishop was at Thornton Dale on July 25 and 26, 1308
(nos. 1x85, 1174).

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satis tenuis et exilis, in qua paratus est secundum juris
exigenciam personaliter residere. Juramento igitur de
calumpnia seu de veritate dicenda prestito, adductis pro-
bacionibus jurisque ordine in omnibus observato, pondera-
tisque omnibus ponderandis, predictum rectorem ab im-
peticione hujusmodi absolvimus, predictas oblaciones,
decimas et proventus, ac alia quecumque supradicta ad
eundem rectorem pertinere debere declaramus, et ea quatenus
a rectoria divisa fuerant eidem rectorie reintegramus,
consolidamus et unimus. In cujus rei testimonium sigillum
nostrum presentibus est appensum.

1205. 10 kal. Dec. (Nov. 22), 1308. Cawode. Licence Baxby -
to William de Bexeby to hear divine service during pleasure

in an oratory in his manor of Bexeby, in the parish of
Cokewald.

1206. 2 kal. Dec. (Nov. 30), 1308. Thorpe by York.
Dispensation for Roger de Mannesherth and Petronilla de
Kingthorpe 1 his wife to remain in matrimony in accordance
with letters of Sir Berengar, cardinal priest of St. Nerreus
(sic) and Achilles, papal penitencer.

1207. Dec. 5, 1308. Cawode. Institution and induction Foston '
of Walter de Irrewelle alias Jarrewelle, 2 acolyte, to the
church of Foston, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of

the B.M., York.

1208. 8 idus Dec. (Dec. 6), 1308. Cawode. Commission ^ es I b 7 *;
to Sir Stephen de Mauley (de Malo lacu), priest, canon of
York, to reconcile with holy water, in obedience to apostolic
letters, the churchyard of Ormesby, “ seminis effusione
polluti.”

1209. 7 idus Dec. (Dec. 7), 1308. Cawode. Commission Bulmer -
to the official of York to proceed against Sir J[ohn] de
Langeton, rector of Bulmer, upon the articles found in

the visitation.

1210. 3 idus Dec. (Dec. 11), 1308. Cawode. Priorisse

et conventui de Basedale. Inter ceteras occupaciones
quibus ex pastorali sollicitudine astringimur, illam cemimus
precipuam qua errantes revocare tenemur a devio et ad e

statum salutis salubriter reducere peccatores. Conver- back Agnes

1 Petronilla, daughter of Geoffrey parish of Pickering,
son of Alan de Kynthorp, aged 8 2 A Walter de Jarrewelle, rector

in 1275, was found to be her grand- of Garforth, near Leeds, occurs in
father's heir (Yorkshire Inquisi- 1310 (ii, fo. 3x2).

Hons, i, 157). Kinthorpe is in the

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tentes itaque intuitum [nostrum] ad miserabilem statum
Agnetis de Thormodby, commonialis vestre, que, fragilis
camis decepta blandiciis, se jam tercio ut dicit exposuit
dissolucioni, per quam labem contraxit in anima et regularis
tradicionis observanciam maculavit, saluti ejusdem prompte
prospicere curavimus ne errans ovicula inconsulte pereat
et sanguis ejusdem a pastoris manibus requiratur. Devo-
cioni igitur vestre mandamus quatinus prefatam common-
ialem vestram ad vos contrite et humiliter redeuntem,
si aliud canonicum non obsistat, salva eciam honestate
observancie regularis, ad sinum misericordie admittatis
eique pro modo delicti hujusmodi secundum regularem
disciplinam injungatis penitenciam salutarem. Valete.

1211. Idibus Dec. (Dec. 13), 1308. Cawode. Commission
to the archbishop’s official or his commissary-general to
judge in the case between John de Killum, chaplain, presen¬
ted to the church of Hilderwelle, 1 and Robert son of Thomas
in possession. “ Memorandum quod citacio emanavit
decano Clyvelandie in forma qua alias contra dominum
J. de Benestede, rectorem ecclesie de Foxholes, cujus
copia consuta est in archidiaconatu Estridingie sub data
ij idus Dec. etc.” (no. 1459).

1212. 13 kal. Jan. (Dec. 20), 1308. Cawode. Leave to
John de Nassington, acolyte, rector of Skelton by York,
to study for seven years, and to be compelled only to
proceed to the order of subdeacon.

1213. 2 nonas Jan. (Jan. 4), 1308-9. Cawode. The
archbishop wrote to the prioress and convent of Handale to
permit dame Isabel de Lockton [Langetoft in the margin ] 2
to return to her house of Keldholme. Also to the official
of the archdeacon of Cleveland “ quod recipiat juramentum
a dicta domina Isabella quod erit obediens domine Johanne
de Pykering’, priorisse dicte domus de Keldholme, et quod
injungat priorisse, si presens fuerit, alioquin subpriorisse,
et conventui quod earn benigne admittant et honeste per-
tractent juxta regulares observancias quousque dominus
aliud de ea duxerit ordinandum.”

1214. 18 kal. Feb. (Jan. 15), 1308-9. Cawode. Licence

1 6 idus Aug. (Aug. 8), 1309. 2 The scribe has got confused

Waddesworth. The sequestrator between Anabel de Lokton and
of Cleveland was ordered to se- Isabel de Langetoft. The latter is
questrate this church (i, fo. 176). the one intended (no. 1198).

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to Sir William de Boulton, 1 rector of Kirkeby Misperton,
to study for three years.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS QUARTUS.

1215. 3 nonas Feb. (Feb. 3), 1308-9. Wylton. Licence Elvin s* on -
to Sir John Daret, rector of Elvyngton, to study for three
years. 2

12x6. Feb. 1 (1308-9). Wylton’. Suppriorisse et con- i,*° d 'g d t - 0
ventui monasterii de Keldholme. Mandamus vobis in
virtute obediencie firmiter injungentes et sub pena ex-
communicacionis majoris quam in contravenientes huic
nostro mandato proferimus in hiis scriptis, quatinus litteras
vestras sub vestro sigillo communi domine Johanne de
Wake, domine de Lydel, absque more dispendio dirigatis, [ 0 ri °^ es a t nrt
testificantes in eisdem vestris litteris quod vos omnes et
singule dicti monasterii moniales dominam Johannam de tem£>raii- B
Pikering’ in priorissam vestram unanimiter admisistis et ,es '
ei intenditis ut priorisse in omnibus obedire; rogantes
eandem dominam Johannam de Wake et efficaciter requir-
entes ut dicte priorisse vestre temporalia monasterii supra-
dicti liberari precipiat, ac eandem priorissam vestram
habere permittat absque impedimento quocumque ad-
ministracionem liberam in eisdem. Valete.

1217. Licencia concessa priorisse et conventui de Thik- ^™ r ‘°
heued’ quod possint tenere seculares mulieres in domo que

nunc sunt ibidem. Priorisse et conventui de Thikheued’. fcmaie w™-
Ut Petronilla de Lincoln’ cum filia sua xvij annorum, et arinmaes -
Agnes de Vescy consimilis etatis, - ac due puelle, consan-
guinee magistri Johannis de Nassington’ junioris, quarum
una est undecim annorum et altera quatuordecim annorum,
mulieres seculares, que vobiscum commorantur, in posterum,
dum honestatem morum et conversacionem honestam
tenuerint, moram trahere valeant non obstante nostra
inhibicione generali permittimus graciose, proviso quod
hujusmodi mora earundem monasterio vestro onerosa
aliquatenus non existat.

1218. 3 nonas Feb. (Feb. 3), 1308-9. Wylton. Com¬
mission to Masters Robert de Sauthorp, rector of Apelton in

is (Dec. io), 1310. Kek’ Cawode. He had leave to study
Boulton had licence to for three years (ii, fo. 120).
ne service celebrated in an » Daret had been master of St.

John’s hospital, Nottingham,
Jan. 12, 1307-8 (no. 1720).

oratory in his manse (i, fo. 183d).
9 kal. Sept. (Aug. 24), 1313.

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Rydale, professor of canon law, and Nicholas de Calneton,
clerk of the archbishop’s household, to correct the comperta
in the visitations of the nuns of Keldholme, Basedale
and Rossedale. 1

?h e e c ^ite- er 1219. Kal. Feb. (Feb. 1), 1308-9. Wilton.’ Decretum
Thicket monasterii de Thikheued’. Priorisse et conventui de Thik-
priory. heued’. Dudum per dilectos clericos nostros, magistros
Willelmum de Beverlaco et Nicholaum de Calneton’, in
vestro monasterio visitacionis ofhcium excercentes, que-
dam inter cetera correccione digna invenimus et pro utilitate
domus vestre reformanda duximus in hunc modum. In
be observed, primis injungimus quod regula custodiatur quantum est
possibile in hiis que ad ordinem vestrum pertinent, et
saence. silencium in claustro et aliis locis debitis observetur, et
illud infringentes juxta regulam puniantur. Item in virtute
go°ou't n w t ith- obediencie precipimus et firmiter injungimus quod nulla
and 'S’ monialis exeat septa monasterii nisi de licencia priorisse
j;eia- vel suppriorisse, et que contrafecerit puniatur juxta ordinis
Mends for a disciplinam. Item non licencientur amodo moniales ad
Sdtocom- exeundum alicubi nisi ad visitandum amicos vel parentes
anStheTnun. et tunc ex causa honesta, cum una domina socia approbate
conversacionis et provecte etatis, et hoc semel in anno
dumtaxat, nec tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monasterium
The sick, moram trahant. Item, procurentur infirme in infirmaria
secundum domus facultates juxta qualitates personarum
received et egritudinum. Item, nulla monialis decetero recipiatur
for money. a( j habitum regularem pro pecunia ex pacto promissa.

Item, fiat quam cicius comode fieri poterit refeccio seu
Repairs. reparacio domorum vestrarum quas refeccione et repara-
cione in ultima visitacione nostra comperimus indigere.
present^t Item moniales et precipue juvenes, non infirme nec alias
service. racionabiliter prepedite, continue sequantur conventum et
divinis officiis diligenter insistant. Item precipimus et
tob^kept 11 hrmiter injungimus quod talis adhibeatur custodia coquine
secular™ u t decetero servientes et alii seculares coquinam intrare et
ibidem sedere, ac pro voluntate sua commedere et
be rendered° dominarum secreta videre nullatenus permittantur. Item,
and omni anno ante festum omnium Sanctorum reddatur
ceriihedto exquisite compotum de omnibus bonis domus coram
e 410 " senioribus de conventu, et postea toti conventui inno-

1 This commission is repeated the same persons to receive the
onto. 173d. 13 kal. Marcii (Feb. 17), cession of dame Joan de Pykering,
1308-9. Wylton. Commission to prioress of Keldholme {ibid.).

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41

tescat. Item injungimus priorisse quod certificet nos
plene et plane de statu domus predicte citra festum omnium
Sanctorum proximo futurum. Item custodiatur sigillum
vestrum commune, et eciam carte domus, in cista sub S^ a £ er t s to
tribus clavibus, quorum unam habeat priorissa, aliam under three
suppriorissa et terciam sacrista vel alia monialis circum- s ’
specta electa per conventum. Item precipimus quod^S the
priorissa que pro tempore fuerit sequatur conventum in
ecclesia, refectorio, dormitorio et aliis locis debitis, nisi °* u t n h “ r
legitime fuerit impedita, et quando comederit in camera
sua habeat secum in mensa aliquam monialem, nunc
unam, nunc aliam, quam vicissim duxerit eligendam.

Item, priorissa in arduis precipue agendis consilium sui
conventus habeat et requirat. Item firmiter inhibemus ne ^° n “™ iies ’
concedantur corrodia vel pensiones annue, maneria seu
grangie ad firmam perpetuam vel ad tempus non modicum inmates
dimittantur, alienacionesve inmobilium fiant, aut alique without
persone recipiantur ad habitum monialium, sororum seu lcence '
conversorum, aut teneantur in domo puelle a tempore
quo compleverint duodecimum annum, vel alique seculares
mulieres amodo sine nostra licencia speciali. Hec autem
salubria monita, correcciones et injuncta vobis priorisse
sub pena deposicionis, ceteris vero omnibus et singulis
de conventu sub pena excommunicacionis firmiter injungi- *> fo - m -
mus observanda, preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus
juxta sua demerita infligendas. Valete.

1220. 1 2 nonas Julii (July 6), 1308, 3rd year. Whiteby. {^ r “ sit a a fter
Decretum in monasterio de Wylberfosse. Priorisse et
conventui de Wilberfos’. Dudum per dilectum clericum p™ry.
nostrum, magistrum Willelmum de Beverlaco, in vestro
monasterio visitacionis officium exercentes, quedam inter
cetera correccione digna invenimus et pro utilitate domus
vestre reformanda duximus in hunc modum. Imprimis, beobSrod.
injungimus quod regula custodiatur quantum est possibile
in hiis que ad ordinem vestrum pertinent, et silencium in Silence -
claustro et aliis locis debitis observetur, et illud infringentes
juxta regulam puniantur. Item, nulla monialis incedat g°t£™nd°
sola extra portam interiorem cum licencia vel sine licencia th ^“£ out
absque socia domina approbate conversacionis et provecte leave and in
etatis. Item quia didicimus quod alique vestri monasterii ^th P Sher

1 The decree after visitation of as a precedent. It is in very much
a house of nuns in the archdeaconry the same form as the decree for
of the East Riding is inserted here Thicket priory.

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prioress of
Keldholme

moniales septa domus ejusdem exeuntes extra suum monas-
terium cum secularibus in ordinis scandalum e vagantur
pro libito voluntatis, priorisse licencia non obtenta, alie vero
licet de licencia optenta quandoque (sic) exeant in assignato
eis termino minime revertuntur, in virtute obediencie
precipimus firmiter et injungimus quod decetero nulla
monialis exeat septa monasterii nisi de licencia priorisse
vel suppriorisse, et que contrafecerit puniatur juxta ordinis
m disciplinam. Moniales, autem, sic exeuntes et in termino
eis assignato minime revertentes, preter penam super hoc
bo in ordine vestro statutam alias non exeant sine nostra
licencia preobtenta. Item non licencientur amodo moniales
to ad exeundum aliculi nisi ad visitandum amicos vel parentes,
a et tunc ex causa honesta cum domina socia approbate
conversacionis et provecte etatis, et hoc semel in anno
n dumtaxat, nec tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monasterium
moram trahant. Item procurentur infirme in infirmaria
secundum domus facultates juxta qualitates personarum
d ac egritudinum. Item nulla monialis decetero recipiatur
] ad habitum regularem pro pecunia ex pacto promissa.
e Item moniales decetero non morentur in solaciis cum
extraneis in hostillaria vel alibi post completorium. Item
ar moniales vestibus rubiis aut indecentibus decetero non

• utantur. Item non habeant moniales supertunicas nimis
longas ad modum dominarum secularium, sicut earum

, e alique jam de novo habere ceperunt. Item claudantur
ostia ecclesie, dormitorii et circa claustra debitis temporibus.
Item omni anno ante festum Omnium Sanctorum reddatur
exquisite compotum (etc., as in no. 1219 to the end).

Feb. 15, 1308-9. Wylton. Commission to brother Adam
de Cesterfeld of the order of the Preaching Friars, and to
Master Richard de le Cley, to absolve the household and
domestic servants of dame Joan de Wake, who had been
excommunicated for communicating with Nicholas de
Repinghale.

f e 1221. 1 14 kal. Marcii (Feb. 16), 1308-9. Wilton’. Peni-

i tencia Nicholai de Repinghale. Archidiacono Clivelandie.
i- g Dudum contra Nicholaum de Rupinghale (sic) officii nostri
debitum exsequentes propter suam manifestam offensam,

• pro eo quod admissionem seu installacionem domine Johanne

1 A Richard de Respingal was Alice was a nun at Rosedale (no.
instituted to Hunmanby in 1287 1234 infra).

(Reg. Romeyn, i, no. 572). A sister

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 43

de Pykeringge, monialis de Rossedale quam in priorissam
monasterii de Eeldbolm ex causis legitimis moti prefecimus,
notorie impedivit et mandatis nostris pro eadem priorissa
in monasterio de Reldholme’ predicto admittenda et
installanda directis contemptibiliter restitit, licet sepius
monitus existeret et inductus quod ab impedimento et resis-
tencia hujusmodi desisteret penitus et cessaret, in anime
sue periculum ac gravem nostri officii injuriam et con-
temptum, eumdem Nicholaum majoris excommunicacionis
sentencia innodamus (sic) et talem fecimus pubplice nun-
ciari. Ac demum predictum Nicholaum ad gremium
ecclesie redeuntem in forma juris absolvimus et pro offensa ^J° d on ihe
predicta penitenciam injunximus infrascriptam; videlicet, fa
quod idem Nicholaus hac secunda dominica Quadragesime process*®
(Feb. 23) coram processione in nostra ecclesia Ebor. in- Sinster and
cedat et stet sola tunica indutus et discinctus capiteque define,
nudato, tenens cereum unius libre cere accensum in manibus,
sicque processione finita coram summo altari in eadem
ecclesia cereum predictum humiliter et devote [offerat] et
a penitenciario nostro ibidem recipiat disciplinam. Item
quod dominica proxima subsequente in ecclesia parochiali j^ 0 ” i £, irby
de Eirkeby Moresheued in principio magne misse cele- church,
brande in ea, et deinceps in missa predicta donee Ewange-
lium finiatur stet coram summo altari ejusdem ecclesie
sola tunica indutus, discinctus ac nudato capite ut superius
est expressum, tenens cereum ponderis supradicti accensum
in manibus, et demum finito Ewangelio cereum offerat
et disciplinam recipiat a vicario seu parochiali presbitero ™ d d °s U n he
ecclesie memorate. Item quod die dominica prefatas ^yin Keia-
duas dominicas subsequente, in ecclesia conventuali de church.
Keldholm’ stet coram altari ab inicio magne misse continue
usque ad finem lecti Ewangelii et per omnia faciat eandem f °- I73d -
penitenciam quam ei in dominica precedente in ecclesia
de Eirkeby Moresheued supradicta injunximus peragendam.
Injungentes ei sub debito prestiti juramenti ac monentes
eundem primo, secundo, tercio et perhemptorie sub pena
excommunicacionis majoris, quam si monitis nostris non
paruerit canonica monicione premissa in hiis scriptis
protulimus, ac dictam penitenciam diebus et locis superius
annotatis humiliter susscipiat (sic) et peragat prout superius ” t h d d “ h s is
est expressum. Quocirca vobis injungimus et mandamus P™““ e h s e
quatinus dictum Nicholaum, si penitenciam supradictam communS'-
in ecclesiis de Eirkebi Moresheued et de Eeldholm’ predictis tet '

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perficere contempserit et subire, sic excommunicatum in
eisdem ecclesiis ac omnibus aliis per archidiaconatum
Clivelandie constitutis, pulsatis campanis, accensis candelis,
faciatis pupplice nunciari et solempniter, a denunciacione
hujusmodi non cessando donee absolucionis beneficium
The^auseof j n forma juris meruerit optinere. Proviso quod si peniten-
‘ounded’in c * am iP sam a 8 at > prout ei superius est injunctum, causam
the U vuigaf ejusdem penitencie, populo assist ente, exponatis in lingua
tongue - vulgari; nosque super hiis que feceritis in premissis et
qualiter hoc ipsum mandatum fueritis exsecuti, quam
cicius comode poteritis, distincte et aperte certificare
curetis per vestras litteras harum seriem continentes.
Valete.

Rob an of e of 1222. 13 kal. Marcii (Feb. 17), 1308-9. Wylton. Peni-

Tjckim,f tencia fratris Roberti de Tykill’, canonici de Marton’.
Son? for Priori de Marton’. Fratrem Robertum de Tikehille,
on sfr wm. canonicum vestrum, super quadam violencia nuper dilecto
the Y Mlhb h; s filio, domino Willelmo de Jafford’, receptori nostro in
receiver. civitate Ebor., illata, coram nobis impetitum ac de eadem
sponte confessum, quia dictus Willelmus sibi remisit
injuriam antedictam, a sentencia canonis quam incurrit
pretextu violencie memorate ad vos remittimus absolutum,
vobis in virtute obediencie firmiter injungentes ne dictum
fratrem Robertum citra instans festum Pasche septa
monasterii vestri egredi permittatis ut ceteri confratres
sui, cum inter seculares eos ex causis quibuscumque con-
versari contigerit, a similibus insolenciis arceantur. Valete.

1223. 11 kal. Marcii (Feb. 19), 1308-9. Wylton. Letters

dimissory for all orders for Walter son of William Gylry
(Gyllery in the margin) of Alvestan, acolyte, “ ad titulum
quinque marcarum annui redditus de duobus molendinis
Johannis, domini de Eglesfeld, 1 videlicet, de Eglesfeld et
de Sowewad, de quo reputas te contentum.”

Keidhoime. 1224. Nonis Marcii (March 7), 1308-9. Burton by
Beverley. Confirmation of the election of dame Emma de
Stapelton, a nun of Keidhoime, as prioress.

1 William Gylery was a tax- in 1307 (Cal. of Pat. Rolls, 1301-
payer at AUerston, near Pickering, 1307, p. 478). The mill at ‘ Sowe-
in 1301 (Yorkshire Lay Subsidy, wad ’ was in Cockermouth, where
30 Edward I, p. 38). Eaglesfield is one of the passages of the Derwent
a village 2J miles south-west of used to be called Sulewad or
Cockermouth. “ John de Eglesfeld Soowath, same original as Solway ”
was one of the commissioners of (J.W.).
array of the liberty of Cockermouth

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Mandate to the archdeacon of Cly veland or his official *• fo - I74 -
to install.

8 idus Marcii (March 8), 1308-9. Burton’ juxta Bever- Pastil
lacum. Priorisse et conventui de Esseholt. Injuncte nobis
pastoralis sollicitudinis necessitas juxta catholicas sane- gn^to
ciones nos impellit ut ad debitam morum et vite reforma- s ° '
cionem correccionemque salubrem religiosarum precipue
personarum nobis ubilibet subjectarum vigilanti studio
curaque sollicita nostre mentis intuitum convertamus.

Dudum siquidem in monasterio monialium de Keldholm’,
vestri ordinis, jure diocesano visitacionis officium exer-
centes, inter cetera comperimus quod domina Emma de
Novo castro, in prefato monasterio professa, se gessit in
aliquibus que ad presens certis de causis exprimenda non
duximus contra religionis debitam honestatem et regularem
sui ordinis disciplinam. Ne autem perniciosa continuacio
sui status ad promptum cedat anime sue periculum et ob
nostri necgligenciam vel defectum ipsius sanguis de nostris
manibus requiratur, attendentes quod ad localem muta-
cionem corporum sepe sequitur mutacio morum et emenda-
cionis comodum plerumque solet afferre loci mutacio,
prout rerum edocet experiencia et sacrarum canonum
perhibent instituta; predictam Emmam propter status
sui correccionem salubrem ad locum alium duximus trans-
ferendam. Predictam igitur Emmam ad vos mittimus,
quam a vobis benigne recipi et secundum formam infra-
scriptam tractari in virtute sancte obediencie firmiter
injungimus et mandamus, ad tempus aliquod inter vos
monasterii sui sumptibus quos ad sex denarios pro singulis
septimanis taxavimus, per manus priorisse que pro tempore
fuerit ministrandos eidem, devote et humiliter moraturam
donee super ipsius statu aliud duxerimus ordinandum.
Penitencia. Ut autem eadem Emma commissorum expia-
cionem et divine gracie reconciliacionem facilius valeat Her penance,
impetrare, volumus et eciam ordinamus quod ipsa ultima
tarn in choro quam in claustro, refectorio et dormitorio
continue sequatur conventum, nisi infirmitate aut alia
causa legitima fuerit impedita, subtracta sibi facilitate et
occasione quacumque extra septa monasterii quomodolibet
evagandi; quodque omni quarta et sexta feria jejunando
pane, cervisia et leguminibus sit contenta, dictisque diebus
a presidente recipiat disciplinam. Litteras vel nuncium
non emittat nec recipiat a quocumque. Nulli seculari

46 REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD

loquatur nisi coram presidente et quecumque loquitur
audiente. Dicat diebus singulis unum nocturnum psalterii,
ut ' bonorum actuum excerciciis occupata hostis antiqui
temptacioni non pateat, set per sancte conversacionis
semitas ambulando proficiat bonorum operum incrementis.
Tu vero priorissa nobis oportuno tempore scribere non
postponas si dicta Emma premissa non fecerit, aut in
aliquo se minus bene habuerit, vel aliter se gesserit quam
religionis conveniat honestati. Valete.

Item eodem die et loco consimilis littera scripta fuit
priorisse et conventui de Killing’ quod admittant Matild’
Bygot, monialem de Keldholm’, cum consimili penitencia.

Mandate to the prioress and convent of Keldholme to
send Emma of Newcastle to Esseholt and Maud Bygot
to Killing 1 to undergo their penances.

Nonis Marcii (March 7), 1308-9. Burton’ juxta Bever-
. lacum. Inhibicio missa priorisse et conventui de Keldholm’
indentata. In Dei nomine amen. Nos, Willelmus, permis-
sione divina, etc., firmiter inhibemus in monasterio de
Keldholm’ ne decetero concedantur corrodia vel pensiones,
nec maneria seu grangie ejusdem ad firmam perpetuam
vel ad tempus non modicum dimittantur, alienacionesve
inmobilium fiant, nec recipiantur ad habitum monialium,
sororum vel conversorum alique persone, nec teneantur in
domo puelle a tempore quo compleverint duodecimum
annum, vel alie seculares mulieres sine nostra licencia
speciali. Item injungimus et mandamus quatinus omni
anno infra octabas omnium Sanctorum coram suppriorissa
et quinque vel sex dominabus de conventu domus predicte
ad hoc eligendis reddatur per priorissam loci predicti
plene et exquisite compotus de omnibus bonis monasterii
predicti nobisque infra quindecim dies a tempore compoti
redditi numerandos sub sigillo conventus plenarie trans-
mittatur, ita quod status domus ejusdem nobis annis
singulis innotescat. Has autem inhibiciones et mandata
nostra observanda injungimus tibi, scilicet, Emme de
Stapelton’, priorisse de Keldholm’, in presencia nostra
personaliter constitute, sub pena deposicionis, ac tibi ac
aliis omnibus et singulis de conventu sub pena excommu-
nicacionis majoris, quam in personam tuam si secus feceris,

1 Mandate for the return of Wylton, u kal. Jan. (Dec. 22),
Maud de [sic] Bygot, dated at 1309 (i, fo. 180).

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 47

et in omnes et singulas contravenientes canonica monicione
premissa proferimus in hiis scriptis.

1225. 10 kal. Aprilis (March 23), 1308-9. Burton’ M^dateto
juxta Beverlacum. Pro puella volente ingredi religionem. Yedtagham
Priorisse et conventui de Yedingham. Devota instancia *^ e “ n ^ ncs
quorumdam fidedignorum super conversacione honesta
Agnetis de Daneby, puelle cupientis sub vestre religionis
habitu Domino famulari, laudabile testimonium perhiben-

cium excitati, ut sanctum propositum ejusdem puelle,
dum tamen de ipsius moribus et conversacione honesta
vobis verisimiliter constititerit, ad optate exaudicionis
graciam possitis perducere, ipsam admittere ad habitum
et ad velum licenciam vobis concedimus per presentes;
inhibicione nostra quam nuper in vestro monasterio visi-
tantes in contrarium fecimus nullatenus obsistente. Valete.

1226. April 3, 1309. Cawode. Appointment of Sir BossaU -
William de Somersete, clerk, as coadjutor to Sir Richard

[de Bossall], rector of Bossalle, “qui, ecclesiam ipsam
deterens et curam necgligens animarum, in locis aliis
temeritate propria moram trahit, ac neque tempus neque
finem expensarum habens, fructus et proventus ipsius
ecclesie ut vere prodigus dilapidat omniaque ad ipsam
ecclesiam spectancia non ut diligens paterfamilias adminis-
trat, set pocius necgligit et consumit. 1 ”

1227. 2 Same day. Donyngton. Declaration by the arch¬
bishop that the prior and convent of Wartre lawfully held
the churches of Lund and Wartre with a mediety of the
chapel of Seaton ‘ in proprios usus.’

1228. 2 kal. Aprilis (March 31), 1309. Wylton. Mandate ^street!’
to Master John de Nassington senior, priest, canon of York,

to reconcile in accordance with papal letters the church¬
yard of Apelton’ in Rydale, polluted by shedding of blood.

1229. 4 nonas Julii (July 4), 1309. Scroby. Letters *’ io ' I?6 '
dimissory for Master Walter de Burghle, acolyte, rector

of Wellebergh.

Leave to study for seven years from the day of his insti-

1 8 idus Dec. (Dec. 6, 1310). 2 On fo. 2o8d: Pronunciacio super

Cawode. Commission to the official ecclesiis appropriatis priori et con-
of York to proceed against Richard, ventui de Wartria registratur in
rector of Bossale (i, fo. 183d). archidiaconatu Clyvelandie de anno

quarto.

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tution and in the meantime not to be compelled to proceed
to orders beyond that of subdeacon or to reside. 1

1230. 4 idus Julii (July 13), 1309. Cawode. Mandate to
the abbot of Whiteby to receive back Francis de Killum,
an apostate monk (Whitby Chartulary, ii, 629). 2

1231. 12 kal. Aug. (July 21), 1309. Birkyn. Commission
to the official of York or his commissary-general to try the
case between Sir Thomas de Grayngham, priest, the
presentee, and Sir John de Langeton in possession, about
the church of Bulmere. 3

1232. 7 idus Aug. (Aug. 7), 1309. No place. Letters
dimissory for Master Richard de Steynton, on the title of
the abbot and convent of Oseneye.

1233. 18 kal. Sept. (Aug. 15), 1309. Cawode. Mandate
to the prioress and convent of Synigthwayte to send back
dame Joan de Percy, a mm of Basedale, to her house.

The last entry repeated.

Mandate to the prioress and nuns of Basedale to receive
her, undergoing this penance 4 :—Ita videlicet quod sequatur
continue conventum in choro, claustro, refectorio et dor-
mitorio, nisi infirmitate vel alias necessario fuerat impedita.
Gradum et locum suum teneat quern habuit antequam
fuerat priorissa. Septa monasterii non exeat sine nostra
speciali licencia donee de ea aliud duxerimus ordinandum.
Cum secularibus personis non loquatur nisi in presencia
priorisse, vel absente priorissa in presencia alicujus bone
et honeste domine ad hoc specialiter deputande. Dicat

unum psalterium omni septimana et observet .

a consueta. Quod si predicta Johanna hec nostra injuncta
salubria contempserit observare, aut in conventu ipso
rixam vel discordiam suscitaverit quovis modo, hoc nobis
per litteras vestras sub sigillo communi celerius intimetur,
ut juxta suorum excessuum caritatem (sic) de statu suo ad

1 This licence is repeated on
fo. 175*.

2 P. 629, last line: for constringi-

mur read astringimur. P. 630, 1. 8:
for observanciam read observancias.
Ibid., 1. 16: for sentential read

sententia. Ibid., 1. 18: for ejus
read hujusmodi.

3 There was another commission

on 8 idus Sept. (Sept. 6), 1309,
Cawode, to the same persons to
try a case about Butmer church.

where Henry ' dictus messor ’ of
Bulmer was the plaintiff against
John de Langeton (i, fo. i76d);
and a further one on 7 kal. Dec.
(Nov. 25, 1309), at Cawode, to
Masters William de Pikering, arch¬
deacon of Nottingham, and Henry
de Wilton”, the official’s com¬
missary-general, where the parties
were Henry and Langeton (i, fo.
181).

4 From fo. 177*.

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49

anime sue correccionem possimus salubriter ordinare.

Valete. Dat. apud Burton’ juxta Beverlacum, kal. Sept.,
pontificatus nostri anno quarto (Aug. 28), 1309.

1234. 10 kal. Sept. (Aug. 23), 1309. Burton by Beverley.

Leave to the prioress and convent of Rossedale 1 to admit
dame Alice de Repinghale, a nun of their house, who had
been behaving well whilst doing penance, to the divine
office, so that she be last in choir and cloister, and otherwise
complete her penance.

1235. No date. Licence to Sir John de Jarkevyle, knt.,
to choose a priest as his confessor.

1236. Nonis Sept. (Sept. 5), 1309. Cawode. Ad monen- ^official 0
dum dominam Luciam de Tweng’ quod procuret sibi
domum de Watton’ aut aliam citra festum sancti Martini. dame
Officiali archidiaconi Clyvelandie. Inter ceteras occu- Twenge to
paciones quibus astringimur ex officii debito pastoralis, abode m er
illam precipuam cemimus qua animarum, quarum dis- JSrybetore
ponente Domino curam gerimus, saluti providencia con- to
sulimus sollicita et a nostris subditis pericula quantum ™^ergo ^
possumus et scandala removemus. Sane nuper domine j^itery
Lucie de Twenge, uxori nobilis viri, domini Willelmi le Nicholas
Latimer, pro adulterio pariter et incestu cum domino eyne '
Nicholao de Menyl milite commissis, canonice duximus
injungendum quod locum aliquem tutum et honestum, in

quo cum religiosis dominabus moram faciat ad penitenciam
Deo placidam peragendam, quam sibi pro loco et tempore
intendimus salubriter ordinare, ut ab aliquorum insidiis,
quorum seviciam ut dicitur non immerito pertimescit,
securius sit munita. In mora igitur temporis in hac parte
periculum intuentes, ac volentes eidem remedio celeri
obviare, vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus prefatam
dominam Luciam omni dilacione postposita personaliter
moneatis, si inveniri poterit, alioquin pupplice in ecclesiis
locorum ubi moram facere dicitur, et sub pena canonice
districcionis efficaciter inducatis ut ingressum in domum
monialium de Watton’, quam inter ceteras nostre diocesis
securam reputamus proculdubio et honestam, citra festum
beati Martini proximo sequens sibi cum effectu procuret,
ibidemque existens ipsi domui nullatenus onerosa, sua
continue plangens commissa, sub habitu laicali divine

1 3 nonas Sept. (Sept. 3), 1309. et requisicionem) of Master Nicholas
Cawode. The same house had leave, de Ros, to admit Cecily Daubeneye
at the earnest request (ad instanciam as a nun.

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contemplacionis obsequio devocius famuletur, donee de
ipsius statu aliud per nos fuerit ordinatum. Et quid factum
fuerit in premissis nos quam cicius poteritis distincte et
aperte per vestras reddatis litteras cerciores, harum seriem
continentes. Valete.

1237. 3 idus Sept. (Sept. 11), 1309. “Apud parcum de
Helagh’. Littera directa abbati et conventui de Whiteby
pro fratre Thoma de Shirbume, monacho de Seleby ”
(Whitby Chartulary, ii, 630. ) x

Penitencia dicto fratri Thome injuncta. Penitenciam
fratris Thome de Schirburne, monachi, dum in monasterio
de Wyteby moram fecerit taliter duximus ordinandam.
In primis siquidem eidem injunximus quod sequatur
conventurn tarn in choro quam in claustro, refectorio et
dormitorio, sitque in omni gradu ultimus in conventu.
Item a celebracione divinorum et a quolibet altaris ministerio
totaliter sit suspensus. Singulis ebdomodis (sic) presidenti
vel ei quern ad hoc presidens deputaverit bis saltern pec-
cata sua confiteatur, eisdemque vicibus humiliter ab eodem
recipiat disciplinam. Item quolibet die septem psalmos
penitenciales cum letanya coram aliquo altari in ecclesia
prostratus dicat humiliter et devote. Item qualibet septi-
mana duo psalteria dicat. Omni quarta feria jejunet, a
lacticiniis et hiis que sementivam trahunt originem penitus
abstinendo. Omni eciam die Veneris jejunando, pane,
cervisia et leguminibus tantummodo sit contentus. Silen-
cium observet jugiter juxta regulam sui ordinis locis et
temporibus oportunis. Litteras vel nuncium per se vel
per alium non emittat, nec emissum recipiat a quocumque.
Nulli seculari loquatur nisi coram presidente et quecumque
loquitur audiente. Septa monasterii non exeat quovismodo.
Hec omnia et singula dicto fratri Thome in virtute sancte
obediencie injungimus observanda donee a nobis relaxa-
cionem seu mitigacionem aliquam super hiis meruerit
obtinere. Vos abbas nobis oportuno tempore rescribatis
qualiter idem frater Thomas se gesserit et si penitenciam
peregerit aut agere in aliquo contempserit memoratam.

1238. 7 kal. Oct. (Sept. 25), 1309. Cawode. Notice

1 P. 630, 1. 2: insert ceteras provide. Ibid., 1. 8: for preedictam

after Inter. Ibid., 1. 4: the word read perditam. Ibid., 1. 19: for
not deciphered is invio. Ibid. ,1.14: scedula read cedula. Ibid., 1. 20:
for carnalem read carnem [sic]. insert partem after alteram', and
P. 631, 1. 1: for providens read for inclusam read interclusam.

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to the sequestrator in the archdeaconry of Cliveland that
the sequestration in the fruits of the church of Hilderwelle
had been relaxed.

Mandate to the dean of Cliveland to induct Sir John de
Killum, chaplain, into the church of Hilderwelle, on the
pres, of Sir Marmaduke de Twenge, knt., into which he
had been instituted by the archbishop’s vicar-general,

Master Peter de Dene, canon of York; “ Cujus ecclesie
possessionem corporalem juxta ejusdem vicarii mandatum,
archidiacono Clivelandie vel ejus official! directum, propter
quorundam adversariorum suorum potenciam nondum
potuit obtinere, quorum resistencia prout novimus jam
quievit.” [In the margin :—Ista littera vacat.]

1239. x 7 kal. Nov. (Oct. 16), 1309. Hanepol. Mandate ®™ ry
to the prioress and convent of Swyne to receive dame
Margaret de Thome, a nun of their house, who had been
doing penance at Hanepol and been behaving well. (See

no. 1438.)

1240. Oct. 30, 1309. Cawode. Judgment by the arch- prij,r^ rough
bishop that the prior and convent of Gyseburne had law¬
fully appropriated the parish churches of Gyseburne,

Daneby, Skelton, Levington, Emeclive, Bronne, Hesel,
Shirebume, Ormesby, Marton, Staynton and Merske,
together with the chapels of Brotton, Jarum, Herleseye,

Eston, Acclum and Thormoteby, and that they could

serve the churches of Gyseburne, Daneby, Skelton, Leving¬
ton and Emeclive by stipendiary priests, without vicarages
being ordained. They might also receive the following
pensions: from the church of Esington 20s.; from the
church of Wellebergh 5 marks; and from the church of
Crathorne half a mark (Guisborough Chart., ii, 377).

1241. Oct. 30,1309. Cawode. Commissio super defectibus inqSirt 6
domorum ecclesie de Wellebergh’. Officiali archidiaconi !n°ge“tS ey
Clyvelandie. Ex parte Magistri Walteri de Burghle, rectoris paid for 11
ecclesie de Welbergh’, nobis extitit intimatum quod, licet fi 1 w'elbury 5
Robertus de Euere, quondam rector ejusdem ecclesie de
Welbergh, prefati Walteri inmediatus predecessor, sex that object,
marcas pro defectibus domuum ad dictam ecclesiam
spectancium ab executoribus Archebaldi, 1 sui predecessoris
inmediati, per se vel per alium recepisset, ut dictas sex

1 William Erchebaud, priest, was instituted to Welleberge on March 7,

1279-80 (Reg. Wickwane, p. 57).

52 REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD

marcas in refeccionem et reparacionem convertere[t]
domuum predictorum, de dicta tamen pecunia in utilitatem
earundem domuum nichil omnino hactenus est conversa.
Quocirca vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus, in-
quisita super hiis diligenter veritate, si nobis in hac parte
suggesta inveneritis ita esse, dictam pecuniam ab illis
a quibus eadem soluta extitit levari et in dictos usus converti
cum ea celeritate qua poteritis legitime faciatis. Ad quod
vobis cum cohercionis canonice potestate committimus
vices nostras. Valete.

1242. Nov. 11, 1309. Otteley. Dame Emma of New¬
castle, a nun of Keldholme, who had been staying at Esholt
for penance, and been behaving well, sent back. “ Ita
tamen quod in nullo ponatur officio nec septa monasterii
exeat absque nostra licencia speciali. Et si conspiraciones
vel secretas conventiculas ad faciendum partem in domo
vel discordiam suscitandam cum aliquibus commonialibus
suis decetero facere presumpserit quovis modo, hoc nobis
per vos priorissam vel alias de conventu sine more dis-
pendio nuncietur, ut ex inde possimus super statu ipsius
ad tranquillitatem et pacem vestram aliter ordinare.
Valete.

1243. 12 kal. Dec. (Nov. 20), 1309. Cawode. Collation
and induction of Sir Thomas, son of John the forester of
Cawode, priest, to the vicarage of Queneby.

1244. No date. Letter to the prior and convent of
Bridelington to send Simon le Cunstable, a canon of their
house, to Gysbume, and to the prior and convent of Gyse-
bume to receive him (Guisbro’ Chartulary, ii, 379).

Penitencia Simonis le Cunstable in cedula hujusmodi
consuta. Frater Simon le Constable, canonicus monasterii
de Bridlington’, certis de causis per nos missus ad monas-
terium de Gisbume, quamdiu ibidem steterit sequatur
conventum in choro, claustro, refectorio et dormitorio,
nisi infirmitate vel alia causa legitima fuerit impeditus.
Septa monasterii non exeat, nec cum secularibus personis
loquatur nisi in presencia prioris vel alicujus canonici
mature etatis et honeste conversacionis, ad hoc per priorem
deputandi. Litteras vel nuncium non recipiat vel emittat
nisi in presencia unius canonici, de quo superius est ex-
pressum. Omni septimana dicat unum psalterium, et cum
hoc septem psalmos penitenciales cum letania dicat pros¬
tratus coram altari beate Virginis. Qualiter autem premissa

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fecerit, et quomodo in hiis que ad religionis honestatem
pertinent se gesserit, nobis frequenter nuncietur.

1245. 5 idus Dec. (Dec. 9), 1309. Burton by Beverley. y^ y [ 81 -
Institution and induction of Master Peter de Cave, elk.,

in the person of Richard de Cave, elk., his proctor, to the
church of Cessay, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of
the B.M., York. “ Item memorandum quod dominus
ibidem injunxit procuratori predicto, quod premuniat
dictum P. quod veniat ad dominum citra festum nativitatis
beati Johannis baptiste, ita quod dominus videat personam
suam, etc. Item memorandum quod iiij t0 idus Junii
(June 10), anno gracie M° ccc° x mo , apud Birkyn, dictus
rector, comparens personaliter, fecit domino obedienciam
in forma consueta pro ecclesia sua supradicta.” 1

1246. 18 kal. Jan. (Dec. 15), 1309. Burton. Mandate
to the prioress and convent of Keldholm’ to receive dame
Mary de Holme who had been sent to Swyne to do penance—
provided she did the penance contained in the schedule.

Maria de Holm’, monialis de Keldholm’, cum ad domum 1 ^*^
suam redierit, sequatur conventum in choro, claustro,
refectorio et dormitorio, nisi sit infirmitate vel alia causa
legitima impedita. Item septa monasterii quovis modo
non exeat absque nostra licencia. In nullo ponatur officio
nec alicui homini religioso vel seculari extraneo loquatur

nisi in presencia priorisse et subpriorisse au . et

honeste domine commonialis sue per priorissam ad hoc
specialiter deputande. Omni septimana dicat unum psalter-
ium et septem psalmos penitenciales cum letania, coram
altari beate Virginis humiliter prostrata. Et similiter omni
die Veneris .... secrecius unam recipiat disciplinam.

Nullas omnino litteras aut nuncium a personis extrinsecis
sibi propinquitate sanguinis [sine] priorisse vel subpriorisse
consciencia recipiat vel emittat. Premissa omnia et singula
dicte Marie firmiter injungimus obs[ervanda sub] excom-
municacionis majoris et aliis penis canonicis quas si secus
fecerit poterit non inmerito formidare. Hujus vero cedule
copiam tradi volumus, penes priorissam vel subpriorissam
ipsa cedula remanente.

- 1 Note in the margin: Memoran- (May xo), 1313. Wylton. Still a
dum de rectore. Memorandum de sub-deacon, he had leave to study
obediencia. On the same day and for three years and in the mean-
place (June 10) Peter de Cave, sub- time not to be compelled to further
deacon, had leave to study for orders (ii, fo. 119).
three years (fo. 183). 6 idus Mail

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1246A. 6 kal. Jan. (Dec. 27), 1309. Wylton. Commission

to the official of York to act in the case between Roger de
Wyngefeld, clerk, presented to the church of Sherifhoton,
and the prior and convent of Marton’, possessing the
church ‘ in proprios usus.’ “ Memorandum quod [eodem]
die pars presentati habuit inquisicionem factam dicte
ecclesie sub sigillo domini per viam inquisicionis.”

ANNUS QUINTUS.

Keldholme.

Buittle.

1247. 7 idus Aprilis (April 7), 1310. Cawode. Appoint¬
ment ( creacio ) of Master Richard del Clay 1 as keeper ( custos)
of the temporalities of the prioress and convent of Keld¬
holme.

1248. 4 kal. Maii (April 28), 1310. Thorp. Letters
dimissory for Robert de Jarum, elk., rector of Botel,
diocese of Whithorn.

1249. 8 idus Maii (May 8), 1310. Wylton. Institution
and induction of Sir William de Wykham, priest, to the
church of Sneton’, on the pres, of the abbot and convent
of Whyteby.

1250. 15 kal. Junii (May 18), 1309. Thorpe by York.
Letter to the prioress and convent of Keldholm’ to receive
dames Anabella de Loketon’ and Joan de Roseles, nuns
of their house, who were returning 2 ; “ ita videlicet quod
dicte moniales continue sequantur conventum tam in
chore [quam in] claustro, dormitorio et refectorio, nec
septa monasterii exeant quovismodo. Cum nullo eciam
loquantur extraneo nisi in presencia priorisse vel subpriorisse
et duarum monialium conversacionis honeste. In nullo
ponantur officio. Litteras vel nuncium non recipiant vel
emittant; nec quicquam de hac nostra ordinacione dictis
monialibus relaxetur donee a nobis aliud habueritis in
mandatis.”

1251. Same day and place. Mandate to Sir William
de Jafford, the archbishop’s receiver, to lend 200U. to
Coluthus Bellard’ and Gerard de Kyatri, merchants of the
company of the Bellardi of Lucca, receiving letters of

1 8 idus Maii (May 8), 1310. Fadmor was so far distant from
Wylton. Clay had licence for three the mother church of Kyrkeby
years for an oratory in his manor of Moresheved (ii, fo. 118). Later on
Fadmor, parish Kyrkby Morsete he was vicar of Lastingham (no.
(ibid.). The licence was renewed 1337).

for two years on 13 kal. (Marcii ?), 2 That is from Wallingwells and

I 3i2-3, Burton, as the manor of Nun Appleton (no. 1198).

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obligation for the same. “ Vacat hie quia registratur in
intrinsecis camere.” (See no. 2267.)

1252. 16 kal. Junii (May 17), 1310. Thorpe by York.
Commission to Master John de Nassington, official of
York and canon of the same church, to act in the matter
of a papal provision of Richard de Eregum super Tese, a
poor clerk, to a benefice in the presentation of the prior
and convent of Malton, of the order of Sempingham, of
which provision the archbishop had been appointed executor.

_kal. Maii, 1310. Thorp’. Commission in the same J » fo - l82 *-

matter to Master Robert de Ripplingham, chancellor in
the church of York, who had been associated by archbishop
Thomas (of Corbridge) with Master William de Pikering,
archdeacon of Nottingham, in the matter of the provision
of Master Richard de Eregum super Tese. Ripplingham had
acted alone and improperly in the matter in giving judg¬
ment against the prior and convent, so his judgment is
set aside, and he is ordered to cite them to appear before
the archbishop in the greater church at York on Friday
before the feast of St. Augustine—that is, May 22.

14 kal. Junii (May 19), 1310. Thorp. Commission to fo - i 8 3-
Master John de Nassington to act in the matter of a papal
provision of John de Langetoft, a poor clerk, to a benefice
in the presentation of the prior and convent of Gisbume,
of the order of St. Augustine, of which provision the arch¬
bishop had been appointed executor by the pope.

1253. May 28, 1310. Cawode. Licence to the prioress wvkeham
and convent of Wykam to admit Alice de Walkyngton 1

as a nun of their house, if suitable.

1254. 3 kal. Junii (May 30), 1310. Cawode. Officiali Mmdate f ° r
archidiaconi Clyvelandie. Quia Galfrido de Eston’, ballivo tic® of

de Bulmershire et de Rydale, super vicio adulterii cum eS™** ot
domina Anabilla de Lokton’, moniali domus de Keldholm’, StSy° £
diffamato, cum sua duodecima manu honestarum person- "fKew"' 1 "
arum in ecclesia parochiali de Kirkeby Moresheued, certo holmc -
die quern ad hoc duxeritis assignandum, purgacionem suam
coram vobis indiximus faciendam; ad recipiendum purga¬
cionem hujusmodi et faciendum ulterius et exequendum
in premissis et circa ea que necessaria fuerint seu eciam
oportuna, vobis cum cohercionis canonice potestate com-

1 Query whether the same person as Alice de Lesset mentioned in
no. 1297.

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mittimus vices nostras. Nos autem super hiis que acta
fuerint in hac parte quam cicius commode poteritis certifi-
care curetis per vestras patentes, litteras harum seriem
continentes. Valete. 1

cubbonMgh i 2 55_ Nonis Junii (June 5), 1310. Cawode. Letters
dimissory for the ordination by the bishop of Whithorn,
or any other catholic bishop acting in the diocese of Durham,
of the following canons of Gysebume, brothers William de
Laysingby to the order of priest, William de Wythstad
and Richard de Morphet to the order of deacon, and Robert
de Marton to the order of subdeacon.

1256. 5 kal. Aug. (July 28), 1310. Cawode. Mandate to

prioress and convent of Erden to receive dame Clarice de
Speton, a nun of their house, whom the archbishop had
absolved after confession of the sin of incest with Geoffrey
de Eston, bailiff of Bulmershire.

Thonnanby. 1257. Nonis Aug. (Aug. 5), 1310. Munketon by Rypon.
Commission to the official of York to try the case between
Sir Henry de Folketon, priest, presented to the church of
Thormotby, and Sir William de Osgodby in possession,
i, to. 183d. Mandate to Master Thomas de Blaby, sequestrator in
the archdeaconry of Cleveland, to sequestrate the fruits
of the church of Thormotby. 2

1258. 14 kal. Sept. (Aug. 19), 1300. Sutton on Derewent.
Notice of the excommunication of Richard, rector of
Bossale (Bossall’ in the margin), William son of Sibil de
Buttercramb, John his servant, and Adam de Brandon.

i, fo. 184*. g idus Aug. (Aug. 8), 1310. York. Similar notice by the
commissary-general of the official of the court of York to
the commissary-general of the official of York and the dean
of Bulmere.

1259. 10 kal. Sept. (Aug. 23), 1310. Wylton. Com-
priory. mission to Masters John de Neuwerk’, official of the arch¬
deacon of Cleveland, and John de Wodehous, rector of
Sutton on Derewent, to inquire on the morrow of the
Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept. 13) about certain
articles against the prioress of Rossedale contained in a
schedule, and to audit the accounts of her and the other
officials of the house.

2 The sequestration was relaxed
at Burton, 4 idus Sept. (Sept. 10),
1310 (i, fo. 183d),

1 See no. 1256, another case
Where the bailiff was guilty.

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Mandate to dame Mary de Ros, the prioress, to render
such account, and to the subprioress and convent to be
prepared to reveal to the commissioners the state of their
house.

4 kal. Oct. (Sept. 28), 1310. Brampton on Swale. Letter j^ 0 f “' d ^ 8 c 5 '
to the subprioress and convent of Rossedale to choose a P r '° r y-
new prioress from their body (de gremio suo) in the place
of dame Mary de Ros who had resigned, “ se ad regimen
et curam sui officii senciens impotentem.”

1260. 17 kal. Nov. (Oct. 16), 1310. Otteley. Commission

to Master John de Nassington, official and canon of York, in
the matter of the provision of John “ Roberti Bartholomei”
of Gisbume, priest, a poor clerk, to a benefice in the presen¬
tation of the abbot and convent of Whiteby, of the order of
St. Benedict.

1261. 15 kal. Nov. (Oct. 18), 1310. Otteley. Institution
and induction of Nicholas de Toppeclyve, deacon, to the
vicarage of the church of Toppeclyve, on the pres, of the
chapter of York; of Sir Henry de Folketon, priest,
to the church of Thormodby, on the pres, of the prioress
and convent of Molseby’; and on 8 kal. Nov. (Oct. 25),
1310, at Otteley, of Stephen de Jarum, " dictus del Clottes,”
priest, to the vicarage of the church of Ormesby, on the
pres, of the prior and convent of Gisebume.

9 kal. Dec. (Nov. 23), 1310. Scroby. Institution and
induction of Nicholas Burnel 1 of Wyndesores, acolyte,
in the person of Peter de Neuton, clerk, his proctor, to the
church of Over Hemelsey, on the pres, of the master and
brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard, York.

1262. 2 nonas Dec. (Dec. 4), 1310. Cawode. Notice
to the prior and convent of Malton of the archbishop's
intention to stay the night there on Friday before the
feast of St. Lucy the virgin, that is, Dec. 11, “ procura-
cionem a vobis racione primi adventus nostri nobis debitam
ac hospicium in domo vestra vestris sumptibus recepturas.”

Topcliffe.

Thonnanby.

Ormesby.

Helms.e

Malton

priory.

1 3 i^lus Jan. (Jan. n), 1310-1.
Cawode. Burnel had licence to
study for three years out of regard
for (obtentu) Sir W(alter Reynolds),
bishop of Worcester (i, fo. 187).
On the ides of January (Jan. 13),
1310-1, Cawode, Nicholas Burnel of
Wyndesores, acolyte, rector of

Over Emesleshey (Emeleshey in
the margin), had, for the same
reason, leave granted again to
study for three years, and in the
meantime to let the fruits of his
church, and not to be compelled
to proceed to higher orders than
that of sub-deacon (fo. i87d).

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1263. Tuesday before St. Nicholas (Dec. 1), 1310.
Molseby. Cession of Eufemia, prioress of Molseby, “ ad
curam et regimen michi incumbentis officii propter adversam
corporis valitudinem me senciens impotentem.”

Dec. 9, 1310. Molseby. Notice by the subprioress and
convent of Molseby, to the archbishop, of the election on
Friday before the feast of St. Nicholas (Dec. 4) of dame
Alice de Barton, a nun of their house, as prioress. Ad¬
mission by the archbishop of the election.

2 idus Dec. (Dec. 12), 1310. Kirkam. Confirmation of
the election by the archbishop, and mandate to Sir Henry
[de Folketon], rector of Thormodby, to install.

1264. 15 kal. Jan. (Dec. 18), 1310. Cawode. Licence
to prior and convent of Gyseburne to sell a corrody and
also the fruits of the chapel of Broghton’ (which they held
in proprios usus) for five years (Guisborough Chart., ii, 378).

1265. 6 kal. Jan. (Dec. 27), 1310. Cawode. Commission
to Masters William de Pykering, dean of York, and John
de Nassington junior, auditor of the chapter of the same,
to act in the case between Sir Thomas de Middelesburgh,
priest, presented to the church of Lofthous, and Sir John
de Leysingby in possession. 1

8 idus Jan. (Jan. 6), 1310-1. Cawode. Mandate to the
official of the archdeacon of Cleveland to sequestrate the
fruits of the church of Lofthous.

1266. 2 idus Jan. (Jan. 12), 1310-1. Cawode. Con¬
firmation of the election of dame Joan de Pykering’, a
nun of Rossedale, as prioress; and mandate to Sir Thomas,
vicar of Lestingham, to install.

Jan. 1, 4 Edward II (1310-1). Berwick-on-Tweed.
Licence to elect for the subprioress and nuns of Rossedale
upon Joan de Pykeryng, a nun of that house, bringing
news of the death of Mary de Ros, the late prioress of their
church, of which the patronage was in Thomas Wake, a
jninor in the king’s custody, son and heir of John Wake,
tenant in chief. 2

1 7 idus Aprilis (April 7), 1311.
Beverley. Commission to Master
John de Nassington, the official of
York, to try this case (i, fo. i88d).
6 idus Maii (May io), 1311. Bryn-
neston. The same person was
commissioned to act in the case
brought by the archb. against

Sir John de Leysingby in possession
of the church of Lofthous (fo. 189).

2 Entered in the Cal. Pat. Rolls
(1307-1313), p. 301. The royal
assent to the election of Joan de
Pykering was notified to the
archb. on Jan. 18 (ibid., p. 302).
In 1312 the nuns of Rossedale

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1267. 19 kal. Feb. (Jan. 14), 1310-1. Cawode. Letters f0 - tS?d -
dimissory for all orders for Robert son of Robert Arnald

of Dalton, “ ad titulum quinque marcarum annui redditus,
percipiend’ de terris et tenementis Willelmi filii clerici de
Dalton’ juxta Toppeclyve.” 1

1268. 13 kal. Feb. (Jan. 20), 1310-1. Cawode. Ordination Fdstonc -
of the vicarage of the church of Edstone appropriated to
Hexham priory (Priory of Hexham, ii, 125). 2

1269. 7 kal. Feb. (Jan. 26), 1310-1. Cawode. Mandate i [ ; 0 f f " U5 ,R8 -
to the official of the archdeacon to relax the sequestration

in the church of Lofthous, if John de Leysingby, the rector,
was prepared to reside.

Mandate to Sir William de Jafford’, the archbishop’s
receiver, not to exact five marks from Sir John de Ley¬
singby at the feast of the Purification but wait till Easter. 3

1270. Friday before the Purification (Jan. 29), 1310-1.

Cawode. Confirmation of a vow of chastity and to enter
a religious order made by Robert de Creton and Alice,
his wife.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS SEXTUS.

1271. 16 kal. Marcii (Feb. 14), 1310-1. Kirkham. settrington.
Licence to the prior and convent of Malton to take a lease

of the church of Setrington from St. Mark’s day, 1311, for
three years; and on 15 kal. Aprilis (March 18), at York,
to John Bigot, the rector, to let it.

1272. 3 nonas Marcii (March 5), 1310-1. Burton. Joan '^ f ° on l88d -
de Percehaye, relict of Roger de Wrelleton, having made a
request for an oratory in her manor of Ryton’, an inquiry

was ordered to be made in the church of Kirkeby Misperton
by the dean of Rydale, “ quantum manerium de Ryton’ pre-

had licence to appropriate the
church of Torpenhou, in the diocese
of Carlisle, which was of their
advowson (ibid., pp. 434, 437).

1 12 kal. Marcii (Feb. 18), 1310-1.
Wylton. Letters dimissory for all
orders for Ric. de Thornton, elk.
(i, fo. 188); and June 3, 1311,
Wylton, for Richard (Walter in
the margin) de Kelk, acolyte (fo.
189).

2 P. 126, 1. 17: the word not
deciphered is debito. Ibid., 1. 20:
for Angliam read Anglia. P. 127,
1. 15: for incrementis read nutre-
mentis; the proemiutn used here is

very similar to that employed in
no. 1279. 4 nonas Feb. (Feb. 2),

1311-2. Cawode. Institution and
induction of Sir John de Salton,
priest, to the vicarage of Edeston,
on the pres, of the prior and con¬
vent of Hextildesham (i, fo. 188).

3 3 idus Junii (June 11), 1311.
Wylton. Notice was given to Sir
William de Jafford, the archb.’s
receiver, that five marks, which
should have been paid by the
rector of Lofthous at Whitsuntide,
need not be paid till the next York
synod after Michaelmas (i, fo. iSgd).

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dictum distat ab ecclesia predicta, et si aliqua sint viarum
discrimina inter manerium et ecclesiam predictam, necnon
si dicta Johanna corporis sui invalitudine adeo sit detenta
quod ad ecclesiam de Kirkeby predictam accedere nequeat
pro divinis officiis audiendis, et si in aliquo detraheretur
ecclesie parocbiali predicte si supplicantis annuamus desi-
deriis in hac parte.” Sir William (de Boulton), the rector,
to be warned to attend the inquiry.

1273. 2 idus Marcii (March 14), 1310-1. Burton.
“ Suggestio Thome de Grayngham presentati ad ecclesiam
de Bulmere.” Writ of prohibition to Master Henry de
Wylton, commissary-general of the official of the court
of York, from acting in the case between Sir Thomas
de Grayngham, priest, presented to the church of Bulmere,
and Sir John de Langeton in possession, in which Master
Henry had acted alone, and, as was alleged, had condemned
Grayngham unjustly in costs. John de Langeton was to
be cited to appear before the archbishop or his commissaries
on Friday after the Annunciation (March 26) to answer to
Grayngham’s appeal.

1274. 7 idus Aprilis (April 7), 1311. Burton’ by
Beverley. Licence to Joan de Percehay to hear divine
service in her oratory of Ryton for three years, “ cum
manerium tuum de Ryton’ a parochiali ecclesia multum
distet nec plerumque propter inundaciones aquarum et
alia incomoda tibi et tuis ad ipsam ecclesiam facilis sit
accessus.” The chaplain, who should serve in the oratory,
was to make oath to restore to the rector of Kirkeby Mis-
perton all oblations and obventions made there.

1275. 8 idus Maii (May 8), 1311. Derlington. Institu¬
tion and induction of Sir Robert de Wodehous, 1 priest,
in the person of John de Carlton, elk., his proctor, to the
church of Ty verington’, on the pres, of Sir Miles de Stapel-
ton, knt.

1276. 5 kal. Junii (May 28), 1311. Thorpe by York.
Institution and induction of Sir Richer de Ledes, priest,

1 Dec. 4, 1310. Presentation of P. R., 1307-1313, p. 291). Wode-
Robert de Wodehouse to the church house, subsequently archdeacon of
of Plomland (Plumbland), in the Richmond, was escheator in the
diocese of CarUsle, in the king’s reign of Edward II, South of the
gift by reason of the lands of Trent. Fot his career see numerous
Ralph Deyncurt, deceased, tenant references in Tout, Chapters in Med
in chief, being in his hands (Cal. Admin. Hist., ii, 270, etc.

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to the vicarage of Brafferton, on the pres, of the prior and
convent of Newburgh.

1277. 3 nonas Junii (June 3), 1311. Wylton. Com- Thorganby.
mission to the official of York to act in the case between
George, son of Sir Gerald Salwayn, elk., presented to the
church of Thorgiamby, and Sir Walter de Bedewynd in
possession.

3 idus Junii (June ix), 1311. Wylton. Commission to
Master John de Wodehous, rector of Sutton on Derewent,

Sir John de Hemmyngburgh, dean of the Christianity of
York, and Hugh de Nassington, to examine witnesses in
this case.

1278. 16 kal. Julii (June 16), 1311. Cawode. Ordinacio (J d t ^ c ation
super ecclesia de Bulmer’. In Dei nomine amen. Cum |^^ r of
nuper Thomas de Grayngham, presbiter, ad ecclesiam
parochialem de Bulmer’, nostre dyocesis, cujus possessioni
Johannes de Langeton’ tunc incumbebat notorie tanquam
rector, fuisset nobis, Willelmo, permissione divina, etc.,

per nobilem virum, dominum Radulphum de Bulmer’
militem, presentatus, factaque inquisicione auctoritate
nostra super vacacione ejusdem ecclesie et aliis articulis ?^ t, d | nd
consuetis, ipsoque Johanne in dicta inquisicione dicto L mget on.^
presentato se opponente ut rectore, fuisset inter prefatum sSrRaiphde
presentatum, pretendentem dictam ecclesiam de jure L^“lton nt '
vacantem et ipsum Johannem jus non habere in eadem,
pro eo quod tempore institucionis sue etatis non erat “ K ‘ i “““ sed
sufficients ut idem Thomas asseruit ad ecclesiam hujusmodi
optinendam, actorem, ex parte una, et dictum Johannem
incumbentem, reum, ex altera, coram certis nostris com-
missariis litis instancia ordinata, necnon inter Henricum
dictum le Pyndere, parochianum ecclesie de Bulmere pre¬
dicta, et dictum Johannem ut premittitur incumbentem
super symoniaca pravitate, qua mediante eundem Johannem
ipsam ecclesiam de Bulmere asseruit assecutum, alia litis
instancia similiter ordinata, habitoque processu diutino
inter partes memoratas primo coram dictis nostris com-
missariis et postmodum coram nobis; tandem predicte
partes, in presencia nostra personaliter constitute, pro
bono pacis et concordie et ut suis parcerent laboribus et
expensis, de consensu domini Radulphi de Bulmere militis
predicti, patroni ejusdem ecclesie, nostre ordinacioni,
laudo, decreto, seu arbitr[i]o, pure, sponte et simpliciter
in formis subsequentibus submiserunt. Venerabili in

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by b Thomas Christo, domino W., Dei gracia, etc., suus humilis et
dejG rayng- devotus Thomas de Grayngham presbiter, ad ecclesiam
others to the de Bulmere vestre dyocesis per nobilem virum, dominum
ordination. R. de Bulmer’, ejusdem ecclesie patronum, presentatus,
obedienciam, reverenciam et honorem. Vestre reverende
paternitati significo per presentes quod ego dictus presen¬
tatus, concernens (sic) labores et expensas et dubios litis
eventus que fiunt fieri et evenire poterint in causa per me
mota coram vobis et commissariis vestris, tarn principaliter
quam per appellacionem, contra dominum Johannem de
Langeton’ qui se gerit pro rectore dicte ecclesie, pretextu
minoris etatis ejusdem, super ecclesia memorata me et
jus quod habeo ad eandem et omnia ipsam, me seu jus
meum predictum seu ipsam causam qualitercumque con¬
tingency vestris ordinacioni, laudo, decreto, dicto seu
arbitr[i]o, pure, sponte, simpliciter et absolute submitto,
jurans ad sancta Dei ewangelia quod ratum et gratum
habeo et habebo quicquid in premissis et circa premissa
duxeritis ordinandum vel eciam statuendum.

Similar submissions by Henry called le Pyndere, a par¬
ishioner of Bulmere, John de Langeton, rector of Bulmere,
and Ralph de Bulmere, knt., patron of the church of Bulmere.
by d ?h<T lt Nos, igitur, W. archiepiscopus supradictus, dictarum
favour of parcium submissiones una cum ratificacione et submissione
ton patroni predicti benivole admittentes, pro bono pads et
tranquillitate parcium predictarum unanimi consensu ea-
rundem de consilio jurisperitorum nobis assidencium in
forma que sequitur duximus ordinandum. In primis
siquidem statuimus, decemimus et eciam ordinamus quod
predictus Thomas ab omni jure quod sibi competere potuit
et ipsius prosecucione virtute presentacionis sibi facte,
et dictus Henricus a lite mota contra dictum Johannem
in futurum omnino desistat, eosdemque Thomam et Henri-
cum ab ulteriori prosecucione litis contra dictum Johannem
hactenus mote et ordinate, necnon partes ipsas tam agentes
i, fo. i 9 o. q uam defendentes ab omni peticione expensarum que
No carts. a licui parcium predictarum nunc competit occasione licium
predictarum, vel competere posset infuturum si persis-
teretur in lite presenti, ordinacione nostra excludimus
cum effectu. Ordinamus insuper quod dicti Thomas et
Henricus prefatum rectorem occasione premissa super
dicta ecclesia vel ejus possessione de cetero non inquietent,
set in perpetuum in pace dimittant. Et, ne dictus Thomas

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jure [quod] ex dicta presentacione speratur frustretur
omnino illamque sibi non senciat in aliquo profuisse, certis
de causis et legitimis volumus, concedimus ac eciam ordina-
mus quod idem Thomas quoad vixerit de dicta ecclesia
de Bulmer’ et rectore ejusdem qui pro tempore fuerit
decern librarum sterlingorum habeat et percipiat annuam
pensionem, quam sibi constituimus in eadem ecclesia,
subscriptis terminis annuis (sic) singulis integraliter persol-
vendam, videlicet, in festo sancti Michaelis quinque libras et
in festo Pasche quinque libras, sub penis excommunicacionis
majoris quam dictum Johannem de Langeton’, nunc
rectorem ecclesie memorate, et alios ejusdem ecclesie
rectores, successores suos qui pro tempore fuerint, incurrere
volumus ipso facto, necnon et sequestra quod in bonis predicti
rectoris et successorum suorum ex nunc ut ex tunc inter-
ponimus si in aliquo termino solucionis predicte pecunie
faciende in toto defecerint vel in parte. Et nichilominus
ad omnes expensas, dampna et interesse, que et quas idem
Thomas fecerit vel incurrerit ob defectum solucionis hujus-
modi non facte in terminis prenotatis, dictum Johannem
et successores suos ejusdem ecclesie rectores efficaciter
volumus obligari. Et ad majorem hujusmodi rei securitatem
habendam ordinamus quod dictus dominus Johannes
statuit (sic; rectius statim), et ceteri rectores ejusdem ecclesie
qui pro tempore fuerint, quilibet eorum tempore institu-
cionis sue in ecclesia memorata, dicto Thoma superstite,
tactis sanctis ewangeliis, prestent corporaliter juramentum
quod dictam annuam pensionem singulis suis terminis ipsi
Thome dum vixerit persolvent integraliter absque fraude,
nisi solucio predicte pensionis in dictis suis terminis vel aliquo
eorundem de consensu dicti Thome libera prorogetur. Et,
ut hec nostra ordinacio in omnibus suis articulis rata et
stabilis perseveret, sigillum nostrum eidem apponi fecimus
in testimonium premissorum.

1279. 3 nonas Julii (July 5), 1310. Thorp’ juxta Ebora- ^
cum. Ordinacio vicarie de Brafferton’. 1 Universis sancte ™ar
matris filius ad [quos] presentes littere pervenerint, Willel-
mus, permissione, etc., salutem in omnium Salvatore. Ut
in subjectis nobis ecclesiis, quibus animarum cura iminet,
vicarii per nos et successores nostros instituendi perpetui,
pro sustentacione sua, congruam de ipsarum ecclesiarum

The proemium is

similar to that

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proventibus assignatam sibi habeant porcionem, eo nos
convenit studiose operam adhibere quo in ipsis ecclesiis
Deo assidue servituri de commissa sibi per nos animarum
cura, nedum pro se ipsis verum eciam pro nobis et succes-
soribus nostris, tenentur (sic) in districto venturi judicis
heretofore ge exam i ne respondere. Attendentes itaque quod vicaria
sisted°of perpetua in ecclesia parochiali de Brafferton’, nostre diocesis,
uncertain predecessorum nostrorum temporibus in porcionibus in-
^aufor the distinctis pariter et incertis adeoque exiguis quod ad sus-
the P vicar. f tentacionem perpetui vicarii in eadem pro oneribus eidem
incumbentibus congrue supportandis non sufficit, extitit
ordinata; nos, volentes ex pateme providencie studio,
prout nostro incumbit officio pastorali, super hoc remedium
S?prior* 1 *’ jnri consonum adhibere, vocatis ad hoc legitime priore et
of N^“ vent conventu de Novo burgo, patronis, domino Willelmo de
burgh, the Clere, rectore, et domino Richero de Ledes, vicario ecclesie
the°vicar memorate, attentoque valore fructuum, reddituum, por-
attend° cionum et omnimodorum proventuum ad eandem ecclesiam
de Brafferton’ pertinencium, de quibus inquiri fecimus
diligenter, ac qualitate personarum et aliis omnibus que
in hac parte ponderanda fuerint juxta juris exigenciam
debite ponderatis, de juris peritorum consiho nobis assiden-
S‘be P °et Ions cium porciones infrascriptas dicte vicarie perpetue de
v^ar. f ° r the Brafferton’ et vicariis qui pro tempore fuerint duximus
deputandas et eisdem perpetuo assignandas; videlicet,
totum mansum illud cum singulis domibus et duabus
areis in eodem contentis, quam dominus Alanus de Soureby,
ultimo vicarius ejusdem, inhabitavit et integraliter tenuit
tempore mortis sue. Item tres acras et unam rodam terre
arabilis et feni in campo de Brafferton’ de gleba ecclesie
prelibate. Item totam decimam feni, lane, lactis, casei,
agnorum, vitulorum, pullanorum, porcellorum, aucarum,
ovorum, lini, canabi, ortorum, virgultorum [et] molendin-
orum, et omnes oblaciones ac mortuaria, tarn viva quam
mortua, ceterasque minutas decimas undecumque et qualiter-
cumque provenientes, ad dictam ecclesiam de Brafferton’
quomodolibet pertinentes, que omnia predictus Alanus pro
suo tempore ut ipsius ecclesie vicarius possedit, tenuit ac
percepit. Decimis garbarum omnium et residua parte
terre arabilis et prati, que de dote ipsius ecclesie dicitur
sive gleba, ad rectorem ejusdem ecclesie qui pro tempore
fuerit pertinentibus, dumtaxat exceptis. De oneribus vero
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ginta marcas integraliter est taxata, sic duximus ordinan- on e the Urdens
dnm; videlicet, quod predicti rector et vicarius qui pro ta“5 h at
tempore fuerint in eadem, cujus ecclesie vicariam in supra- ^marks, ^
dictis porcionibus consistentem ad decern marcas sterling- being worth
orum taxamus, onera tam ordinaria quam extraordinaria. en '
pro rata porcionis cujuslibet subeant et agnoscant. Hanc
autem ordinacionem nostram in omnibus et singulis suis
articulis ratam firmam et illibatam futuris perpetuo tem-
poribus statuimus decernimus permanere sub pena excom-
municacionis majoris, quam in omnes contravenientes
seu impedimentum prestantes aut quomodolibet pro-
curantes, quominus vicarius qui pro tempore fuerit memo-
ratas porciones eidem ut premittitur assignatas integraliter
percipere valeat et libere possidere, canonica monicione
premissa, proferimus in hiis scriptis et ipsos incurrere
volumus ipso facto. In quorum omnium testimonium
huic nostre ordinacioni sigillum nostrum duximus apponen-
dum.

1280. 4 nonas Julii (July 4), 1311. Thorpe by York. Dmnin^L.
Institution and induction of John “ Bartholomei ” de
Catton, elk., to the church of Donigton, on the pres, of

Sir Henry de Percy, knt. 1

HIC INCIPIT REGISTRUM MAGISTRI ROBERTI DE PYKERING*,

VICARII GENERALIS, DOMINO ARCIIIEPISCOPO IN REMOTIS
AGENTE.

1281. Oct. i, 5 Edward II (1311). London’. Indicavit 2 SiStuto"
super ecclesia de Tyverington’ pro Roberto de Wodehus’.
Edwardus, Dei gracia rex Anglie, dominus Hibemie et 1 t 1 ,(™ c t ° se a “°' v
dux Aquitanie, venerabili in Christo patri, W., eadem Ric. of

1 , ’ . . , . . 1 . . . • Scarbro’ v.

gracia, etc., et ejus vices gerenti, ipso archiepiscopo m Rob. de
partibus transmarinis agente, et ejus officiali, ac eorum about the
commissariis, salutem. Indicavit nobis Milo de Stapelton’ Tembgton
quod, cum Robertus de Wodehous’ clericus teneat ecclesiam ^‘c^rt
de Tyverington’ de advocacione sua, magister Ricardus de Christian at

1 This institution and induction
were repeated at Wylton on 6 kal.
Maii (April 26), 1314 (ii, fo. 121).

8 Indicavit is a writ or prohibition
that lyeth for a parson of a church,
whose clerk is defendant in Court
Christian, in an action of tythes
commenced by another clerk, and
extending to the fourth part of the
church, or of the tythes belonging
E

to it; for in this case the suit
belongeth to the king’s court by
the statute Westminster 2, Cap. 5.
Wherefore the patron of the de¬
fendant being like to be prejudiced
in his court and advowson, if the
plaintiff obtain in the Court Christ¬
ian, hath this means to remove it
to the King’s Court (Manley’s
Interpreter).

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Scardeburgh’ clericus, damans earn de advocadone Willelmi
le Latymer, trahit eum inde in pladtum coram vobis in
curia Christianitatis. Quia vero manifestum est quod
predictus Milo jacturam sue advocacionis incurreret si
predictus Ricardus in causa ilia obtineret, vobis prohibemus
ne placitum illud teneat in curia Christianitatis donee
discussum fuerit in curia nostra ad quern illorum pertinet
ejusdem ecclesie advocacio, quia placita de advocacionibus
ecclesiarum spectant ad coronam et dignitatem nostram.
Teste me ipso.

stokesiey. 1282. 1 Nov. 27, 5 Edward II (1311). Westminster.
Writ of prohibition by the king, directed to the archbishop
or his vicegerent, forbidding him to admit anyone to the
church of Stokesiey in Clyveland till the case about the
advowson between John de Eure and Agnes, his wife, 2
and the abbot of the B.M., York, had been decided.

stiiiiugfieet. 1283. Kal. Jan. (Jan. i), 1311-2. York. Institution
and induction of Sir John de Sandale, 3 priest, to the church
of Styvelingflet, on the pres, of Master William de Pykering,
dean of York.

Dec. 6, 5 Edward II (1311). Westminster. Writ of pro¬
hibition by the king to the archbishop or his vicar-general
forbidding him to admit anyone to the church of Styve¬
lingflet, till the case about the advowson between Margaret,
who had been wife of Jordan Folyot, and William de
Pykering, had been decided. “ Breve originale est in una
pixide.”

1284. Inspeccio presentacionis antique ad ecclesiam de
Stokesleye. Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos
presentes littere pervenerint, Robertus de Pykering’, etc.,
salutem in omnium Salvatore. Noverit universitas vestra
quod nos, scrutatis archivis in quibus tarn pro temporibus
archiepiscoporum, predecessorum dicti patris, quam eciam
vacacionum sedis ecclesie Eboracensis predicte, reconde-
bantur littere presentacionum ad beneficia ecclesiastica,
litteras infrascriptas, sigillo capituli abbatis et conventus
monasterii beati Marie Ebor. pendente signatas, non
abolitas, non abrasas, non cancellatas nec in aliqua sui
parte viciatas, set omni suspicione carentes, invenimus in

1 There is another copy of this shire 1309-1311, died 20 Edward II

writ on fo. 191*. (1326-7). He married Agnes, dau.

2 John de Eure of Stokesiey and of Sir John de Insula, knt.

Ingleby Greenhow, sheriff of York- 3 See no. 121.

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eisdem. Venerabilibus viris et discretis, capitulo beati
Petri Ebor., sede ejusdem vacante, sui devoti B., permissione
divina abbas monasterii beate Marie Ebor., 1 et ejusdem
loci conventus, salutem, obedienciam, reverenciam et
honorem. Ad ecclesiam de Stokesley, vacantem et ad
nostram presentacionem spectantem, dilectum clericum
nostrum, magistrum Reginaldum de sancto Albano,
discrecioni vestre presentamus, devote supplicantes quatinus
dictum magistrum Reginaldum admittere et ipsum in
eadem instituere velitis, salva nobis de eadem antiqua et
consueta pensione. In cujus rei testimonium sigillum
capituli presentibus est appensum. Dat. Ebor’ xvj kal.
Septembris (Aug. 17), anno Domini M° cc ix mo nono. In
cujus invencionis testimonium sigillum officii nostri presen¬
tibus est appensum. Dat’, etc.

DE ARCHIDIACONATU CLYVELANDIE. ij

ADHUC REGISTRUM VICARII GENERALIS.

Jan. 27, 5 Edw. II (1311-12). Westminster. Notice by the
king to William, archb. of York, or his locum tenens,
that the abbot of St. Mary’s, York, had recovered the
presentation to the church of Stokesley against John de
Eure and Agnes his wife, and mandate to admit their
presentee. Tested by W. de Bereford. Roll i (20).

Memorandum of the receipt of the above by Robert de
Pykering, the vicar-general, on 3 nonas Feb. (Feb. 3),
1311-2, at Northalverton, by the hands of Master Adam de
Louther, elk. The same day John de Gilling, clerk, in the
person of Master Louther, his proctor, was instituted
and admitted on the pres, of the abbot and convent.

8 idus Feb. (Feb. 6). Newcastle. Mandate to the official
of the archdeacon of Cleveland to ascertain the names of
those opposing the admission of John de Gilling. 2

1285. 3 kal. Aprilis (March 30), 1312. York. Institution 1
and admission of Sir Robert de Bram, priest, to the vicarage
of Bossale, on the pres, of William de Erghom.

1 Benedict de Malton, who died the sequestration of Stokesley to
in 1303. His predecessor, Simon de St. Albans’ proctor (Reg. Romeyn,
Warwick, died in 1296. The date ii, 327).

at the end of the deed must be 2 18 kal. Maii (April 14), 1312.
intended for 1299, as is proved by York. Gilling had letters dimissory

the fact that the dean and chapter, for all orders (ii, fo. ii5d).
on March 25, 1300, committed

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AppSgarth, 1286. 1 8 kal. Maii (April 24), 1312. Apiid Eboracum.
n”nof State Littera ad reconciliandum monialem que domum suam
ba“k by ’ 56111 s P on t e exivit. Priorisse et conventui de Molseby, Ebor.

dyocesis, salutem in filio virginis gloriose. Descendit pastor
excelsus ovem querere perditam et ultro medicus salutaris
venit ad egrotum, ut idem pastor et medicus ovem perditam
ad ovile suis humeris reportaret et egri dolores ferret
medicinaliter in se ipso. Summi itaque pastoris exemplum
quatenus humana sinit fragilitas piis visceribus amplec-
tentes, Sabinam de Apelgarth’, vestre domus sanctimoni-
alem, que emisse professionis sue et promisse stabilitatis
votum oblita, habitu quern in vestra domo assumpserat
dimisso, vagacionibus se exponens illicitis, laciviis et
vanitatibus seculi diucius se immiscuit proch dolor et
ingessit, set nunc ad cor rediens et sinum intrans consciencie
ad gremium claustrale redire appetit, penitenciam juxta
. ordinis disciplinam ut asserit humiliter subitura, [a sentencia
excommunicacionis majoris quam propter suam apostasiam
et temerariam sui habitus mutacionem incurrerat absolutam],
ad vos et vestram domum duximus remittendam. Vobis
in virtute obediencie districte mandamus quatinus eidem
ad vos in statu penitentis devocius revertenti pietatis
viscera apperientes, eandem juxta regule vestre instituta
et ordinis disciplinam ad debitam penitenciam sicut con-
venit admittatis, nisi causam habueritis racionabilem
quare id facere minime debeatis, ad quam nobis oretenus
exponendam vos domina priorissa, adjunctis vobis aliquibus
monialibus vestris magis circumspectis, accedere non
tardetis, ut audita causa et pensatis pensandis sicut in
hac parte faciendum fuerit maturius disponamus.

1287. 17 kal. Junii (May 16), 1312. Letters dimissory

for Ralph son of John de Hoton, deacon, for the priesthood,
“ad titulum quinque marcarum annui redditus in eadem.” 2

1 A letter, conceived in similar
terms, was sent from Beverley on

2 kal. Junii (May 31), 1312, to the
prioress and convent of Thik-
heued, on behalf of Mary de
Vernoun {ibid.). Oct. 19, 1312.
Lanum. Leave to the prioress
and convent of Thikkeheued to
receive Joan, wife of Walter de
Osegodby (Osgodby in the margin),
till Whit Sunday (ii, fo. n6d).

2 16 kal. Oct. (Sept. 16), 1312.
Munketon by Rypon. Similar
letters for Master John de Hem-
lington, acolyte, for all orders from
any English bishop {ibid.); and
2 kal. Jan. (Dec. 31), 1312, Cawode,
for Master Richard de Hoton,
sub-deacon, ‘ clericus familiaris ' of
the bishop of Durham (ii, fo. 118).

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REGISTRUM DOMINI.

1288. Memorandum quod ij idus Sept, anno predicto
(Sept. 12), 1312, apud Munketon’ prope Rypon’, missa
fuit quedam littera monitoria decano de Bulmer ad monen-
dum dominum Willelmum de Clere, rectorem ecclesie de
Brafferton’, quod faciat in manso dicte rectorie unam
cameram decentem et sufficientem pro rectoribus qui pro
tempore fuerint et ordinariis recipiendis, infra annum a
festo sancti Michaelis jam instanti sub pena xli. Et quod
de libris et omamentis ecclesie ipsius pro rata porcionum
contingentibus infra dictum terminum decenter et honeste
faciat ipsi ecclesie provideri sub pena xls. Et quod certificet
nos super hiis que fecerit tempore oportuno.

1289. 4 leal. Oct. (Sept. 28), 1312. Lanum. Littera
priorisse et conventui de Yedingham quod admittant
dominam Isabellam de Berghby, monialem de Arthington’,
ad morandum cum eis per aliquod tempus. Priorisse et
conventui de Yedingham. Injuncte nobis pastoralis solli-
citudinis necessitas juxta sancciones canonicas nos com-
pellit ut ad debitam morum et vite reformacionem correc-
eionemque salubrem religiosarum precipue personarum
nobis ubilibet subjectarum vigilanti studio curaque sollicita
nostre mentis intuitum convertamus. Nuper siquidem
infra nostram diocesim transitum facientes, comperimus
quod domina Isabella de Berghby, in monasterio monialium
de Arthington’ vestri ordinis professa, se gessit in ali-
quibus, que ad presens certis de causis exprimenda non
duximus, contra religionis debitam honestatem et regularem
sui ordinis disciplinam. Ne autem pemiciosa continuacio
sui status ad promptum cedat anime sue periculum ut ob
nostri necgligenciam vel defectum ipsius sanguis de nostris
manibus requiratur, attendentes quod ad localem muta-
cionem corporum sepe sequitur mutacio animorum et
emendacionis comodum plerumque solet afferre loci mutacio,
prout rerum edocet experiencia et sacrorum canonum
perhibent instituta, predictam Isabellam propter status
sui correccionem salubrem ad locum alium duximus trans-
ferendam, quam quia in vestro monasterio sue professionis
observari intelleximus juxta regularia instituta religionis
honestatem, ad vos mittimus ipsamque a vobis benigne
recipi et secundum formam infrascriptam tractari. In
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firmiter injungimus et mandamus [quatinus expunged ] per
aliqua tempora nostro arbitrio moderanda inter vos, Willelmi
de Berghby patris sui et aliorum amicorum suorum sumpti-
bus moraturam. Ut autem eadem Isabella commissorum
expiacionem et divine gracie reconciliacionem facilius
valeat impetrare, volumus et eciam ordinamus quod ipsa
Isabella tarn in choro quam in claustro, refectorio et dor-
mitorio ultima in ordine semper existens continue sequatur
conventum nisi infirmitate vel alia causa legitima fuerit
impedita, subtracta sibi facultate omnimoda et occasione
quacumque extra septa monasterii vestri quomodolibet
exeundi. Quodque omni quarta feria lacticiniis, albo et
camibus se abstinendo jejunet, et omni sexta feria jejunando
pane, cervisia et leguminibus sit contenta. Litteras vel
nuncium non emittat nec recipiat a quocumque. Nulli
seculari loquatur nisi coram presidente et quecumque
loquatur audiente. Dicat unum psalterium singulis sep-
timanis et omni ebdomada saltern semel confiteatur, et
quarta et sexta feria supradictis unam recipiat a presidente
disciplinam, ut bonorum actuum exerciciis occupata hostis
antiqui temptacioni non pateat set per sancte conversa-
cionis semitas ambulando proficiat bonorum operum incre-
mentis. Tu vero priorissa nobis oportuno tempore scribere
non postponas si dicta Isabella premissa humiliter non
fecerit aut in aliquo se minus bene habuerit vel aliter se
gesserit quam religionis conveniat honestati. Bene valete.

Letter to the prioress and convent of Arthington to send
dame Isabel de Berghby to the house of Yedingham,
“ cum secura, decenti et sufficienti comitiva ad predictum

monasterium de Yedingham . cum nostris litteris

priorisse et conventui ejusdem directis infra octo dies a
recepcione presencium sine ulterioris more diffugio trans-
mittatis_, In ipsam vero prenominatam Isabellam, si huic
nostre ordinacioni et mandato quovis modo parere con-
tempserit, facta sibi prius per vos nostro nomine et auctori-
tate monicione legitima, ut premissa adimpleat cum effectu,
in hiis scriptis majoris excommunicacionis sentenciam
promulgamus. Valete. ”

Eisdem die et loco. Penitencia Agnetis, monialis de
Wilbertfos. Priorisse et conventui de Wilbertfos. Quia
dominam Agnetem de Lutton’, commonialem vestram,
contra honestatem sue religionis nuper comperimus graviter
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exprimenda non duximus, eidem penitenciam injungimus
infrascriptam ut commissorum expiacionem et divine
grade reconciliacionem facilius valeat impetrare; videlicet
quod ipsa Agnes tam in choro quam in claustro, refectorio
et dormitorio ultima semper existens in ordine continue
sequatur conventum nisi infirmitate vel alia causa legitima
fuerit impedita, subtracta sibi facultate omnimoda et
occasione quacumque extra septa vestri monasterii quomo-
dolibet evagandi; quodque omni quarta et sexta feria
jejunet, ita quod singulis sextis fariis ab ovis, caseo, lacte
et ceteris que sementivam trahunt originem se abstinens,
uno dumtaxat genere piscium sit contenta. Singulis sep-
timanis psalterium unum dicat, in quibus saltern semel
devote sua confiteatur peccata, et a sua presidente unam
riecipiat disciplinam ut bonorum actuum excerciciis occu-
pata, hostis antiqui temptacioni non pateat, set per sancte
conversacionis semitas ambulando proficiat bonorum operum
incrementis. Litteras vel nuncium non emittat nec recipiat
a quocumque. Nulli seculari vel religioso loquatur, actu
confessionis salubris dumtaxat excepto, nisi coram presidente
et quecumque loquitur audiente. Tu vero priorissa nobis
oportuno tempore scribere non postponas si dicta Agnes
premissam penitenciam humiliter non fecerit aut in aliquo
se minus bene babuerit vel aliter se gesserit quam religionis
conveniat bonestati. Valete.

1290. Continuacio gracie rectoris ecclesie de Kyrby
in Clyvel[and’]. Memorandum quod ix kal. Oct. (Sept. 23)
apud Cawode dominus concessit licenciam studendi per
biennium Thome de Eure, rectori ecclesie de Kyrkeby in
Clyfvel[and’], subdiacono, ubi elegerit. Also letters dimissory
for the deaconate and priesthood.

Idibus Oct. (Oct. 15), 1312. Colsterworth. Licence to
Master Richard de Staynton in Clyveland, rector of Overe-
hemelesy, acolyte, to study for three years, and not to
be obliged to proceed in that period beyond the order of
subdeacon. Letters dimissory for all orders. {Note at side
that this should have been registered in the archdeaconry of
the East Riding.)

1291. Dec. 3, 1312. Cawode. Priori et conventui de
Novo burgo. Cum nuper dilectos et familiares clericos
nostros, dominos Gilbertum de Stapelton’ et Robertum de
Bluntesdon’, certis de causis ad vestrum duxissemus
monasterium destinandos, iidemque clerici nonnulla nobis

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reportaverint in vestro monasterio reformanda; nos, vestre
tranquillitati et quieti bonoque statui vestri monasterii
paterna benevolencia prospicere cupientes, vobis in virtute
sancte obediencie et snb pena districcionis canonice firmiter
injungimus et mandamus quatinus infra triduum post
recepcionem presencium fratrem Johannem de Hoton’,
subpriorem vestrum, ab officio subprioris penitus amoveatis,
preficientes aliam personam sufficientem et idoneam de
vestro collegio loco suo; inhibentes insuper eidem fratri
J. vice nostra ne septa vestri monasterii exeat quovismodo,
set sequatur conventum absque omni officio. Sit claustralis
donee aliud a nobis receperitis in mandatis. Qui si premissis
parere contempserit, vos prior auctoritate nostra in per¬
sonam ipsius canonica monicione premissa majoris excom-
municacionis sentenciam proferatis. Ceterum quia frater
Hunfridus de Hoton’ per triginta annos vel circa celerarius
extitit domus vestre nec de sua administracione compotum
reddidit, quod perniciosum exemplum non inmerito esse
posset, vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus eidem
fratri Hunfrido in virtute obediencie injungatis ut infra
certum tempus sibi per vos racionabiliter statuendum
fidelem compotum seu ratiocinium de administracione sua
predicta reddere studeat coram vobis vel hiis quos ad hoc
duxeritis deputandos; quod si facere contempserit nobis
hoc sine more dispendio significare curetis. Ad hec quia
Rogerus de Kepwyk’, super trituratores bladorum domus
' vestre in diversis locis deputatus, minus bene in custodiendis
et salvaridis bladis vestris dicitur se habere et de bonis
domus dives et locuples est effectus, volumus et mandamus
quatinus examinari faciatis diligencius facta sua, quern
si minus utilem pro vobis inveneritis, non differatis eum
a vestris obsequiis amovere. Valete.

1292. Friday after the Epiphany (Jan. 9), 1309-10.
York. Bond (obligacio) by Nicholas de Menyll, knt., to
Sir John de Botelsford, keeper ( custos ) of the fabric of the
greater church of the blessed Peter of York, in 40 li. payable
in the said church “ quocumque tempore contigerit me
convinci super articulis subsequentibus vel eorum aliquo;
videlicet, si cum domina Lucia de Tweng’ decetero carnaliter
peccavero nisi contingat me in forma ecclesie ipsam ducere
in uxorem; vel si venero in aliquo loco ubi dicta domina
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possunt michi fidele testimonium perhibere quod absque
peccato carnalis conjunxionis recessero ab eadem.”

Similar bond by Lucy de Twenge, dated at York on
Saturday before the Epiphany (Jan. 3), 1309-10, 8 idus
Julii (July 8), 1309. Sandale. Noverint universi quod ego
N. de Menyll’, dominus de Wherlton’, teneor venerabili
patri, domino W. Dei gracia etc., pro quadam penitencia
michi injuncta, in decern libris sterlingorum, solvendis in
festis sancti Martini et Pentecostes proximo subsequentibus
per porciones equales, ad quam solucionem fideliter facien-
dam obligo me, heredes et executores meos et omnia bona
mea. In cujus rei testimonium sigillum meum presentibus
est appensum.

Copia litterarum obligatoriarum domini N. de Meynill’
et Lucie de Twenge.

1293. Obediencia Petri de Vernone, rectoris ecclesie
de Stokesleye, sibi collocate auctoritate sedis apostolice.
Memorandum quod iiij to nonas Dec., anno predicto (Dec. 2,
1312), in capella nostra de Cawod’, Petrus de Vernone, 1
rector ecclesie de Stokesleye, diaconus, fecit nobis obedien-
ciam in hec verba:—Ego Petrus de Vernone ero fidelis
et obediens vobis pater vestrisque successoribus canonice
intrantibus, officialibus et ministris in canonicis mandatis.
Sic Deus me adjuvet et hec sancta Dei evangelia.

1294. 5 idus Dec. (Dec. 9), 1312. Cawod’. Littera ad
remittendum fratrem Stephanum de Aukeland’, canonicum
de Gyseburn’, ad domum suam, qui sponte exivit ( Guis-
borough Chart., ii, 385). His penance is also given.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS OCTAVUS.

1295. March 20, 1312-3. Burton’ juxta Beverlacum.
Priorisse et conventui de Keldholm’. Ex eo quod de bono
statu vestro et religionis observancia debita que inter vos

1 7 kal. Junii (May 26), 1313.
Vernone had letters dimissory to
any Catholic bishop (ii, fo. ngd).
On May 23, 1313, Peter de Vernone
had a papal dispensation, at the
request of queen Isabella, whose
clerk he was, to accept an additional
benefice, value 200 marks ( C.P.L.,
ii, 114). Sept. 1, 1323. He had, at
the request of the same queen,
whose chaplain he was, provision
of a canonry of Evreux with reser¬

vation of a prebend, notwithstand¬
ing that he was rector of Stokesler
(sic), dioc. York, and had canonries
and prebends of Chichester, and
Vernon and Gerlor (sic), in the dio¬
ceses of Evreux and Beauvais (ibid.,
p. 232). In the year he had pro¬
vision to a canonry of Salisbury
with reservation of a prebend.
He was still alive in 1329 (ibid.,
pp. 236, 291).

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nunc vigere dinoscitur nobis laudabile testimonium per-
hibetur, devocionem vestram in Domino commendamus,
gracias ex inde agentes Altissimo, bonorum omnium largitori.
Ne autem ille antiquus hostis humani generis in agro dominico
superseminet zizanniam dissensionis et discordie per quas
in vobis quod absit fructus bonorum operum suffocetur,
vobis et vestrum singulis in virtute sancte obediencie et
sub interminacione malediccionis eterne firmiter injungimus
vosque in Domino exhortamur quatinus inter vos caritatis
et unitatis vinculum super omnia conservetis, sine quibus
statum religionis cujuslibet vacillare oportet multisque
periculis subjacere. Injunximus autem dilecto nobis
magistro Ricardo de le Cley, coadjutori vestro, quod in-
quirat diligenter si que vestrum discordiam suscitare vel
eciam sustinere presumpserint in conventu, aut in hiis
que ad utilitatem vestri monasterii cedere poterunt majori.
et saniori parti conventus noluerint consentire; quodque de
illarum nominibus quas culpabiles invenerit in hac parte
nos reddat quam cicius comode poterit per suas litteras
cerciores. Valete.

1296. 13 kal. Aprilis (March 20), 1312-3. Burton’
juxta Beverlacum. Littera ad interdicendum locum quern
fratres de Cruce se pretendunt habere in parochia de
Kyldale 1 (Guisborough Chart., ii, 388).

1297. 10 kal. Marcii 2 (Feb. 20), 1312-3. Burton’ juxta
Beverlacum. Priorisse et conventui de Wykam. Licet
dudum ad instanciam quorundam amicorum pro Alicia de
Lesset ut eandem in vestro monasterio ad habitum et reli-
gionem, si ipsam ad hoc idoneam inveniretis, graciose
admitteretis, nostras vobis litteras supplicatorias man-
dassemus, nichil tamen ut accepimus de hoc adhuc facere
curavistis. Quocirca devocioni vestre iteratis precibus
attencius supplicamus quatinus si dictam Aliciam ad
religionem vestram idoneam inveneritis et aliud canonicum
non obsistat, eandem favorabiliter admittere dignemini
Dei intuitu nostrarum precum interventu; alioquin nobis

1 Aug. 6, 1310. Pardon to the Aprilis (March 23). The archbishop
prior and brethren of Kyldale for was at Cawood all February, 1312-3,
acquiring in mortmain, without but was at Bishop Burton from
licence, from Aruald de Percy, a March 15 and all the following
messuage and ten acres of land in month. In no. 1253 the archb.
Kyldale; with restitution of the asked the nuns of Wykeham to
same (C.P.R., 1307-1313, p. 274). receive Alice de Walkington as a

* Perhaps an error for 10 kal, nun.

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causam racionabilem si quam habetis quare has nostras
preces non duxeritis effectui mancipare, absque more
dispendio per vestras communes litteras rescribatis. Valete.

1298. 9 kal. Aprilis (March 24), 1312-3. Burton by
Beverley. Licence to the prior and convent of Marton in
Galtres to sell their tithes in the vills of Sherefhoton,
Estlilling’ and Westlilling’.

1299. 14 kal. Maii (April 18), 1313. Burton by Beverley. &Jbu^. 9 '
Licence to Master Walter de Burghle, rector of Wellebergh,
acolyte, 1 to sell the fruits of his rectory for three years.

Letters dimissory to any Catholic bishop. Sequestration

to compel him to repair the chancel of his church before
Michaelmas, 1314, relaxed.

1300. 6 kal. Maii (April 26), 1313. Burton by Beverley.

Letters dimissory for William de Malton, elk., to any
English bishop “ ad titulum patrimonii tui in Malton’
Valentis per annum cs.” 2

1301. 16 kal. Junii (May 17), 1313. Wylton. Institution
and induction of John “ Roberti Bartholomei ” de Gise-
bume, priest, to the vicarage of Kirkeby in Clyveland,
on the pres, of the abbot and convent of Whiteby.

1302. 12 kal. Junii (May 21), 1313. Wylton. Commission
to Master Peter de Dene, canon of York, to proceed against
dame Lucy, wife of Sir John de Barton of Fryton, “ super
articulo in cedula presentibus annexa contento, in quantum
mulierem ipsam contingit articulus. Domina Lucia, uxor
domini Johannis de Barton’ de Fryton’, diffamatur de
adulterio et incestu cum fratre Petro de Wakefeld, monacho
monasterii B.M. Ebor., qui occasione dicte domine Lucie
de domo sua recessit et per earn aliquamdiu receptatus
fuit, unde in excommunicacionem incidit quia cum ex¬
communicato in crimine communicavit.”

idus Aug. (Aug. 2), 1314.
Cawode. Burghle had letters
dimissory to any Catholic bishop
and leave to let his church for
two years (ii, fo. 123d).

2 Other letters dimissory:— 9 kal.
Junii (May 24), 1313. Wylton.
Also for Robert de Malton, acolyte,
to any English bishop, on the title
of five marks yearly rent in Holen-
side, near Durham (ii, fo. 119).
Holenside is now Holmside, in the
parish of Lanchestcr, 8 miles

N.W. of Durham. Kal. Oct.
(Oct. 1), 1313. Kyrkestalle. At
the request (ad rogatum) of the
abbot of Kyrkestalle, for John
Man (Wygman in the margin), of
New Malton, acolyte, to any
English bishop, on the title of a
similar rent in the vill of New
Malton (ii, fo. 120). Geoffrey
Wygeman was one of the tax¬
payers at New Malton in 1301
(Yorkshire Lay Subsidies, 30 Ed¬
ward I, p. 52).

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1303. 2 nonas Junii 1 (June 4), 1313. Cawode. Com¬
mission to Sir Richard de Henneye, canon of Ripon, and
Master William de Bebiry, dean of the same, to receive on
July 3, in the church of Rypon, the purgation of John son
of William de Thorpe near Topclyve, clerk, charged in
a secular court with the rape of Margery, relict of John de
Herford, at Malteby in Clyveland, “ receptis prius certifi-
catoriis litteris tarn officialis archidiaconi Clyvelandie quam
decanorum nostrorum de Bulmere et de Clyveland super
inquisicionibus et proclamacionibus auctoritate nostra
ad mandatum nostrum in forma solita inde factis et perlectis
plenius coram vobis.”

1304. 7 idus Junii (June 7), 1313. Cawode. Confirmation
of the election of dame Cecily de Irton, a nun of Handale,
as prioress. Mandate to Roger Beaumont {de Bello monte),
vicar of Staynton, to install.

1305. 6 idus Junii (June 8), 1313. Cawode. Licence to
the prioress, and convent of Rossedale to receive a girl,
a relative of John de Twayt, the queen’s bailiff, “ ad
habitum et religionem vestri monasterii .... dum tamen
habilis fuerit ad religionem ipsam et jugum Domini in
illo monasterio supportandum; ita tamen quod nichil
ex pacto vel convencione pro ingressu recipiatur ejusdem,
set si caritatis intuitu vobis ab amicis ejusdem puelle
graciose aliquid postmodum offeratur, illud vobis recipere
liceat absque periculo simoniace pravitatis.”

1306. 18 kal. Dec. (Nov. 14), 1313. Scroby. Insti¬
tution and induction of Walter de Teye, acolyte, to
the church of Nonyngton, on the pres, of Sir Walter de
Teye, knt. He had leave to study for three years, and in
the meantime not to be compelled to proceed beyond the
order of subdeacon, and letters dimissory to any Catholic
bishop.

1307. Nonis Sept. (Sept. 5), 1313. Rypon. Commissio
in negocio contra dominum Johannem de Merkingfeld’. 2
Magistro Alano de Cotum, decano nostro Beverlaci, et
domino Johanni de Rysingdon, capituli ecclesie nostre
Beverlaci auditori. Cum nuper dominum Johannem de
Merkyngfeld’, rectorem ecclesie de Eskrik’, ad respondendum

1 Julii. the will of Sir William de Hamelton

2 Markenfield was excommunica- {nos. 207, 344).
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quibusdam articulis salutem anime sue contingentibus
fecissemus coram nobis personaliter evocari, eoque ad
eundem diem legitime comparente, traditis parti dicti
domini Johannis articulis supradictis, petito insuper termino
conpetenti ad deliberandum et respondendum articulis
memoratis; cui prefiximus vicesimum quartum diem mensis
Septembris coram nobis vel commissariis nostris in ecclesia
nostra Beverlaci ad respondendum personaliter articulis
antedictis; vobis, de quorum industria confidimus, ad
faciendum preconizari eundem dominum Johannem in
Beverlacensi [ecclesia] predicta ad dictum diem vicesimum
quartum Septembris, ac ad prefigendum eidem personaliter
comparenti vicesimum secundum diem mensis Octobris
coram nobis ubicumque tunc fuerimus in nostra diocesi,
cum non sumus certi nec esse possumus ubi erimus dicto
die, 1 ad respondendum personaliter articulis memoratis,
ac ad jurandum, faciendum et recipiendum ulterius quod
justicia suadebit ; quodque si ad dictum diem juxta pre-
fixionem nostram minime comparuerit, ad ejusdem domini
Johannis contumaciam prout justum fuerit puniendum
vices nostras committimus cum cohercionis canonice potes-
tati; proviso quod quicquid in premissis coram vobis
actum fuerit illo die, nobis distincte et aperte citra primum
diem mensis Octobris rescribatis per vestras patentes
litteras, barum seriem continentes.

1308. 3 idus Sept. (Sept. 11), 1313. Munketon near Le
Rypon. Institution and induction of Sir William de Leve-
sham, priest, to the church of Levesham, on the pres, of
Master Thomas de Levesham, elk., by reason of the ward¬
ship of the lordship and lands of the vill of Levesham with
the advowson by grant from the king. 2 * * * * *

1309. 2 nonas Oct. (Oct. 6), 1313. Donecastre. Institu- Bo
tion and induction of William son of Gilbert de Stapelton,
priest, to the church of Bossale, vacant by the resignation
of Richard de Bossale, 8 on the pres, of William de Erghum.

1 The archb. was at Shelford
priory, Notts., on Oct. 22 (no. ig8»).

2 Jan. 23, 1312. Sale by the

king to Master Thomas de Leve¬

sham, for 100 li., payable at the

Exchequer, of the custody of the

manor of Levesham, late of Godfrey

de Melsa, tenant in chief, in the

king’s hands by reason of his

custody of the heir, which manor
is extended at 9 li. 6 s. 8 d. a year,
and also of the advowson of the
church (C.P.K., 1307-13, p. 412).

3 5 kal. Aprilis (March 28), 1314.
Cawode. Leave to Sir Richard son
of William de Bossale, rector of
Normanby, to let his church for
three years (ii, fo. izi).

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Normanby.

Licenced a

Newburgh

priory.

Also of Richard de Bossale, priest, to the church of Nor¬
manby, in the person of Walter de Whiteby, his proctor,
on the pres, of the abbot and convent of St. Mary’s, York. 1

1310. 2 nonas Nov. (Nov. 4), 1313. Lanum. Priori
de Gysburn’. Ad instanciam et requisicionem venerabilis
fratris nostri, domini Dunolmensis episcopi, ac religiosi
viri, prioris Dunolmi, qui pro fratre Roberto de Marton’,
concanonico vestro, specialiter nos rogarunt, ut idem
frater Robertus una cum alio vestro concanonico ad studen-
dum disposito, hoc instanti anno Oxonie studere valeat,
licenciam vobis concedimus graciose. Yalete.

1311. 18 kal. Jan. (Dec. 15), 1313. Scroby. Institution
and induction of Master William de Stanes, acolyte, to
a mediety of the church of Hoton Bussell, on the pres, of
the abbot and convent of Whyteby.

1312. 12 kal. Jan. (Dec. 21), 1313. Scroby. Commission
to the archb.’s official of York to proceed against Sir John
de Chaggeley, rector of Scrayngham, “ super occupacione
et detencione bonorum Johannis Horn’ de Buttercromb’,
parochiani nostri, ab intestato defuncto.”

1313. 2 kal. Jan. (Dec. 31), 1313. Scroby. Licence,
at the pressing request [ad instanciam et requisicionem)
of John de Stapelton, to the prior and convent of New¬
burgh [de Novo bur go), to receive Walter son of William
de Melsanby as a canon, “ dum tamen fuerit idoneus ad
illam religionem, non obstante inhibicione eis facta, etc.”

1314. 8 kal. Feb. (Jan. 25), 1313-4. Scroby. Renuncia¬
tion by John de Friboys, elk., of the benefit of an indult
from pope Clement V, entitling him to a benefice of 40 marks
yearly value in the collation of the abbot and convent of
Whiteby. (See no. 1353.) 2

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS NONUS.

^street!’ 1315 - Idibus Feb. (Feb. 13), 1313-4- Donecastre.
Commendation [commenda) and induction for six months

1 Note at bottom of fo. 120:—
Memorandum quod commissio inter
dominum Hamonem de Alver-
thorp’ et vicarium de Sutton’ in
Galtres registratur in archidia-
conatu Ebor. (no. 1043).

2 On Nov. 4, 1308, the archb.
sent two proctors to the Curia
to seek for absolution " ad caute-

lam ” for having provided and
inducted Sir Robert de Bluntesdon
into Skirpenbeck under a papal
privilege, which church was claimed
by John de Fryboys, a poor clerk,
under a papal letter providing
him to a benefice in the presenta¬
tion of the abbot and convent of
the B.M., York (i, fo. 293d).

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of Sir John de Wodeford, priest, to the church of Apelton
in Rydale, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of St.

Albans. 1

1316. 13 kal. Aprilis (March 20), 1313-4. Cawode.

Letters dimissory for brothers John de Derham and John P rio m
de Stocketon, canons of Gyseburne, acolytes, for the order

of subdeacon. 2

1317. Commissio ad corrigendum fratrem J. de Wraggeby, to aTS
canonicum de Novo burgo. Memorandum quod iij nonas ?o*owe“t gh
Aprilis, anno predicto (April 3, 1314), apud Cawode scriptum ™' ro “ f s
fuit priori monasterii de Novo burgo de gracia speciali immorality,
quod, licet compertum fuisset in visitacione facta in civitate

Ebor. quod frater Johannes de Wraggeby, canonicus de
Novo burgo, peccasset camaliter cum Alicia de Hextildes-
ham idemque frater Johannes coram domino hujusmodi
vicium esset confessus, prefatus dominus commisit vices
suas eidem priori ad corrigendum eundem fratrem Johannem
debite juxta ordinis sui observancias regulares.

Same day and place. Commission to the prior of Marton sir
in Galtres to absolve Sir Ranulph de Neville, knt., from a £^ e dc
sentence of excommunication “ quam pro levi injeccione
manuum in fratrem Alanum de Morton’, dudum canonicum
vestri monasterii, incurrebat, necnon a sentencia excom-
municacionis, si qua involutus existat, pro eo quod vos in
cariacione decimarum vestrarum ad dictum monasterium
pertinencium perturbavit.”

1318. 2 idus Aprilis (April 12), 1314. Cawode. Collation Wheldrake -
and induction of Master John Gouwer, 3 priest, “sacre
theologie professor,” to the church of Queldryk, vacant by

the death of Master John Fraunceys.

1319. 3 kal. Maii (April 29), 1314. Burton by Beverley. fem; e ” I . d '
Institution and induction of Sir Walter de Sutton, priest, R y edalc -
to the church of Gillingg’ in Rydale, on the pres, of the

king bv reason of the vacancy of the abbey of the B.M.,

York. 4

1 13 kal. Aug. (July 20), 1314.
Cawode. Wodeford was instituted
and inducted in the person of
Henry Trayley of Wodeford, his
proctor. He had leave to let his
church for three years (ii, fo. 122).

2 14 kal. Jan. (Dec. ig), 1314.

Cawode. Letters dimissory for all

orders to any Catholic bishop for

William Cooling and John de
Malton, provided they shewed a
sufficient title (ii, fo. 127).

3 Gouwer had collation of Nun-
burnholme, July 1, 1311 (ii,

fo. I39d).

1 Aug. 22, 1313. Presentation of
Master Robert de Cisterne to the
church of Gillyng in Rydale, in

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1320. 5 nonas Maii (May 3), 1314. Wylton. Commission
to Master Robert de Ryppelingham, chancellor of the
church of York, to act in the appeal from the official of
York in the case between Sir John of Pontefract, perpetual
vicar of Sutton in Galtres, appellant, and Sir Hamon de
Alverthorpe, chaplain, presented to the same, respondent,
about the removal of Sir John from the vicarage.

5 kal. Junii (May 28), 1314. Cawode. Commission to
Master John de Nassington, the archb.’s official of York,
to try the case between "William de Hillum, clerk, and Thomas
de Midlesburgh, priest, both presented to the church of
Lofthous by the prior and convent of Gysebume.

14 kal. Julii (June 18), 1314. Burton by Beverley. Insti¬
tution and induction of Sir Thomas de Middelesburgh, priest,
to the church of Lofthous’, on the pres, of the prior and
convent of Gysebume.

1321. 8 kal. Julii (June 24), 1314. Wylton. Notice
of the following visitations, of the prior and convent of
Newburgh on Monday, the morrow of St. Thomas the
martyr (July 8); of the prior and convent of Marton on
July 6; and of the prioress and convent of Molseby on
■July 10.

1322. 6 kal. Julii (June 26), 1314. Thorpe by York.
Letters dimissory for Robert son of John son of Hugh de
Lythum, provided he shewed a sufficient title.

“• 1323. 2 kal. Aug. (July 31), 1314. Cawode. Institution

and induction of Sir William de Weston, priest, to the church
of Nonyngton, on the pres, of Sir Walter de Teye, knt.

1324. 2 idus Julii (July 14), 1314. Munketon juxta

Rypon’. Moderacio pensionis fratris J. de Elveleye, quon¬
dam prioris de Kyrkam. Memorandum quod ista littera
registratur in quatemo dc archidiaconatu Estridingie
ejusdem anni (ii, fo. 147*). 1

1 1325. Aug. 2, 1314. Dispensacio prioris de Novo

burgo. Universis Christi fidelibus ad quos presentes littere
pervenerint Willelmus, etc., salutem in omnium Salvatore.
di Noverit universitas vestra quod, cum frater Johannes de
' Foxholes, prior monasterii de Novo burgo, nostre diocesis,
dudum in visitacione nostra quam in monasterio de Novo

the king’s gift by reason of the Walter de Sutton to
voidance of the abbey of St. (ibid., p. 94).

Mary, York (C.P.R., 1313-1317, 1 See ii, fo. 147*.

p. 13). March 24, 1314. Pres, of

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burgo excercuimus super adulterii et incestus criminibus
cum diversis mulieribus diffamatus fuisset, ac coram nobis
super eisdem judicialiter impetitus et eadem sponte con-
fessus; nos, ponderata utilitate monasterii cui presidebat
attentisque persone sue meritis aliisque debite ponderandis,
ut idem prior propter profectum monasterii sui in eodem
officio non obstantibus dictis criminibus valeat remanere
et in ordine sacerdotali missarum solempnia et cetera
divina officia prout ad ipsum pertinet celebrare et licite
excercere auctoritate pontificali cum eodem duximus
dispensandum, injuncta prius eidem super hiis juxta quali-
tatem eorundem criminum per nos penitencia salutari.
In cujus rei testimonium sigillum nostrum presentibus est
appensum.

8 idus Aug. (Aug. 6), 1314. Munketon’ prope Rypon’.
Decretum monasterii de Novo burgo. Priori et conventui
monasterii de Novo burgo. Ex injuncta nobis sollicitudine
pastorali exhibere nos credimus obsequium Deo gratum
cum utilitati subditorum prospicimus pariter et saluti.
Ad vestrum siquidem monasterium die Lune proxima
post festum translacionis beati Thome martiris, anno
gracie M° ccc mo xiiij° et pontificatus nostri nono, causa
visitacionis excercende personaliter accedentes, visitacione
ipsa rite facta prout nobis possibile fuerat ea vice quedam ad
animarum vestrarum salutem, religionis augmentum vestri-
que monasterii salutem perpetuam ordinanda fore decrevi-
mus et a vobis vestrisque successoribus futuris futuro (sic)
temporibus observanda.

In primis injungimus et eciam ordinamus quod unitas
caritatis et fratema concordia, sine qua nullum sit vite
meritum apud Deum, inter vos et vestrum singulos summo
opere foveatur, invidie, rixe et contencionis aculeis penitus
exulatis. Item quod divinum obsequium in ecclesia pro
varietate temporum, quantum honorifice fieri poterit et
devote, juxta religionis observanciam observetur. Servi-
cium insuper de Domina et pro mortuis, et si qua aha sine
nota dicuntur, tractim, distincte et aperte dicantur, et
ante finem versus ex parte una non incipiat altera versum
suum. Item silencium locis et temporibus debitis secundum
regulam observetur. Item seculares extranei a discursu
frequenti et inordinato in claustro, infirmaria et aliis locis
secrecioribus, quantum commode et honeste fieri poterit,
arceantur. Item in refectorio non nisi mature et honeste

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SET

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the goods of

persone extranee comedere permittantur. Item infirmi
secundum qualitates egritudinum debite procurentur prout
ipsius domus suppetent facultates. Item omnes et singuli
canonici in habitu sint omnino juxta antiquam religionis
observanciam uniformes nec in habitu interiori vel exteriori
per quemcumque fiant alique novitates. Item elemosina
per elemosinarium et servientes suos fideliter colligatur
et divine pietatis intuitu dumtaxat pauperibus erogetur,
nec operariis vel nunciis aut aliis quibuscumque detur nisi
tantum intuitu pietatis. Item prior in ecclesia, refectorio
et dormitorio jugiter sequatur conventum nisi in presencia
hospitum notabilium, infirmitate, occupacione necessaria
et utili pro negociis monasterii aut alia causa legitima
fuerit impeditus. Item prior in correccionibus excessuum
medium discrecionis semper teneat inter necgligenciam et
fervorem, nec sit acceptor invidus personarum. Item
prior vel subprior canonicos claustrales ad exeundum per
patriam de facili non licenciet nisi urgentem necessitatem
vel evidentem utilitatem viderit iminere. Item prior in
recreacionibus et solaciis canonicorum claustralium se
habeat circumspecte ut illis precipue uberiorem graciam
faciat quos secundum condiciones suas magis viderit
indigere. Item prior in consiliis, tractatibus, litterarum
consignacionibus et aliis arduis domus sue negociis anti¬
quorum (sic) et discreciorum personarum sui conventus utatur
consilio ne sue prudencie innitatur. Item prior nulli canoni¬
corum sui conventus licenciam concedat in obsequio seu
familia personarum secularium commorandi sine nostra
vel successorum nostrorum licencia speciali. Item quia
domum vestram variis debitis, pensionibus, liberacionibus
vel corrodiis invenimus graviter oneratam, precipimus
et eciam ordinamus quod tarn prior quam omnes officiati
talem moderacionem adhibeat in expensis ut saltern paula-
tim valeant ab oneribus hujusmodi respirare. Item quod
omnis pecunia de bonis domus qualitercumque proveniens
ad manus duorum bursariorum per priorem et conventum
vel majorem et seniorem ipsius partem deputandorum
integraliter absque omni defalcacione perveniat, et per
ipsos bursarios in necessitatibus domus priori, et ceteris
officiatis domus et aliis prout expediens visum fuerit libere-
tur. Item celerarius cum senescallo, vel clerico suo si
fuerit senescallus, ac eciam adjuncto si expediens visum
fuerit canonico maturo et discreto, omni anno circa Pascha

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circueat omnia maneria sive loca et faciat visum compe- an/render
tentem de omnibus receptis et expensis faciatque fieri de ™
bladis, stauro vivo et mortuo, et bonis quibuscumque
fidele inventarium contra ballivos, servientes et ministros
in locis singulis, facta super hiis indentura; et de omnibus
administracionibus, officiis, balliviis et custodiis tarn in
monasterio quam extra, ante festum omnium Sanctorum
reddatur finale compotum coram priore et quatuor vel
quinque senioribus de discrecioribus de conventu, ita ut
audito finali compoto totus status domus ipsi conventui
plenius ostendatur. Item propter onera gravia debitorum. No canons or
pensionum, corrodiorum et liberacionum ut superius estbTtaken
expressum firmiter inhibemus priori ceterisque singulis w^or
de conventu sub pena excommunicacionis majoris ne de £“^n tc d.
cetera quemquam ad habitum canonicorum vel eciam
conversorum admittant, pensiones, corrodia liberacionesve
qualitercumque concedant aut alienaciones possessionum
et reddituum temporales vel perpetuas faciant sine nostra
vel successorum nostrorum licencia speciali. Item prior
vel alius quilibet religiosus aut secularis nullum famulum unnecessary
garcionem vel alterius condicionis hominem retineat, qui servan
sit domui onerosus, superfluus vel inutilis, aut eciam super
incontinencie vicio vel alio crimine graviter diffamatus.

Hec itaque salubria monita, correcciones et injuncta vobis
omnibus et singulis, priori scilicet sub pena deposicionis
ab officio prioratus, ceteris autem singulis de conventu
sub pena excommunicacionis injungimus firmiter obser-
vanda. Preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus juxta
sua demerita infligendas, quod si forte per quemcumque
in aliquo contrarium quod absit fieri contigerit, id nobis
infra mensem sub penis predictis per priorem vel subpriorem
volumus et precipimus nunciari. Hoc autem nostrum
decretum ad Dei honorem et vestri monasterii utilitatem
futuris perpetuo temporibus observandum singulis mensibus
saltern semel coram conventu in vestro capitulo sub penis
premissis tractim et distincte precipimus recitari.

Two decreta in exactly the same terms were issued, one
on the same day to the prior and convent of Marton, visited
on Saturday before, the feast of the translation of St. Thomas
the martyr (July 6) 1314; and the other dated at Wetherby, f °- “3.

7 idus Aug. (Aug. 7), to the monastery of Kyrkeham,
visited on Wednesday after Trinity Sunday.

1326. 5 idus Aug. (Aug. 9), 1314. Cawode. Decretum D e f ° ree I2 a£ d ter

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monialium de Molseby. In Dei nomine amen. Nos, Willel-
mus, etc., die Mercurii proxima post festum beati Thome
Martiris (July io), anno gracie M° ccc mo xiiij 0 , in domo
monialium de Molseby, visitacionis officium excercentes,
quedam correccionis digna in prefata domo comperta
reformavimus in bunc modum. In primis injungimus
priorisse et singulis de conventu, in virtute obediencie et
sub pena districcionis canonice, quod per ipsam et tres
vel quatuor de maturioribus et discrecioribus dominabus
domus compotum bonorum domus de omnibus officiatis
ejusdem tam intra quam extra qui ad compota reddenda
tenentur exquisite audiatur citra festum omnium Sanctorum
proximo futurum, et deinde infra festum sancti Martini
status domus quo ad omnia bona mobilia et inmobilia, ac
eciam debita et credita, corrodia, pensiones et alia que-
cumque onera distincte et aperte sub sigillo communi
domus nobis deferatur. Item quod infirme moniales in
infirmaria de hiis que si essent sane forent habiture provi-
deatur eis et aliis sibi congruentibus juxta qualitatem
egritudinum quatenus ipsius domus suppetent facultates.
Item quod audito compoto singulis annis ut supra est
ordinatum status domus ipsius conventui postmodum
ostendatur. Item quod nulla monialis alicui fratri cujus-
cumque ordinis confiteatur sine nostra aut successorum
nostrorum licencia speciali. Item quod una domina dis-
creta et honesta dicte domus decetero juxta consuetudinem
in domo antea usitatam electa ad custodiam celarii depute-
tur. Item quod moniales tam infirme quam sane mulieres
habeant non suspectas sibi deservientes quatenus eis
necesse fuerit et ipsius domus poterunt suppetere facul¬
tates; set si que tales suspecte invente fuerint statim
amoveantur de domo et omni obsequio ejusdem. Item
quod silencium in claustro, refectorio, choro et dormitorio
horis consuetis et debitis observetur, et illud infringentes
juxta regulam puniantur. Item inhibemus priorisse sub
pena deposicionis ab officio ne corrodia vel pensiones
annue decetero concedantur, vel maneria seu grangie ad
firmam perpetuam vel ad tempus non modicum dimittantur,
alienacionesve inmobilium fiant aut alique persone reci-
piantur ad habitum vel alique seculares mulieres ad per-
hendinandum in domo sine nostra licencia speciali super
quam litteram nostram habeant, nobis cum necesse fuerit
exhibendam. Ceteris vero omnibus et singulis de conventu

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sub pena excommunicacionis majoris, quam si secus fecerint
poterunt non inmerito formidare, preter penas alias per
nos transgredientibus juxta sua demerita infligendas.

2 idus Aug. (Aug. 12), 1314. Cawode. Deputacio con-
fessorum monialibus de Molseby. Priorisse et conventui
de Molseby. Devocionis vestre precibus favorabiliter
annuentes et animarum vestrarum profectui consulere
cupientes, ut religiosis viris, fratribus Benedicto de Malton’
et Thome de Husthwayt’, de ordine Minorum, de quorum
sincera in Domino devocione confidimus, peccata vestra
confiteri possitis et possit quelibet vestrum, quociens
vobis et cuilibet vestrum videbitur expedire; quodque dicti
fratres et eorum quilibet pro se de peccatis sibi confessatis
vos et quemlibet vestrum in foro consciencie absolvere
valeant et vobis penitencias injungere salutares, casibus
a jure nobis specialiter reservatis dumtaxat exceptis;
vobis sic confitendi et ipsis fratribus confessiones hujus-
modi audiendi ac vobis absolucionis beneficium impendendi
injungendique penitencias salutares potestatem et licenciam
specialem concedimus per presentes, ad nostrum bene-
placitum duraturam.

1327. 17 kal. Sept. (Aug. 16), 1314. Cawode. Decretum

monialium de Yedingham. 1 In Dei nomine amen. Nos,
Willelmus, permissione etc., die Veneris proxima ante
festum beate Margarete virginis (July 19), anno gracie
M° ccc mo xiiij 0 , in domo monialium de Yedingham, visita-
cionis officium excercentes, quedam correccione digna
in prefata domo comperta reformavimus in hunc modum.
In primis injungimus priorisse et conventui quod omni
anno ante festum omnium Sanctorum coram ipsa et tribus
vel quatuor 2 discrecioribus dominabus domus reddatur
exquisite compotum de omnibus bonis domus a singulis
officiatis ejusdem tarn infra monasterium quam extra,
qui ad compota reddenda tenentur, et eo audito status
dicte domus toti conventui ostendatur. Item quod silen-
cium in claustro, chore et dormitorio horis debitis et con-
suetis observetur, et illud infringentes juxta regulam
puniantur. Item quod nulla monialis propter occupacionem
operis de serico permittatur a divinis obsequiis se absentare.

1 The decree for the nuns of 2 Ipsa et tribus vel quatuor,
Wykeham which follows is very ipsa priorissa et subpriorissa et
similar in terms to the above. quatuor vel quinque.

The differences are noted.

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Item quod discursus nimius secularium virorum et eciam
mulierum per claustrum ad coquinam seu ad alia loca
interiora fieri decetero nullatenus permittatur. Item
injungimus priorisse quod certam dominam maturam et
honestam deputet ad claudendum hostia 1 circa claustrum
horis debitis et consuetis, et si illam dominam circa hoc
invenerit necligentem ipsam debite corrigat 2 et castiget.
r - Item 3 injungimus quod parlitorium (sic) decetero lanis domus
vel aliis rebus nullatenus occupetur, quo minus ibi loqui
possint domine cum personis extraneis prout est in aliis
religiosis domibus consuetum. Item injungimus priorisse
quod videat diligenter ne alique moniales quantum ad
zonas vel alia quecumque ad habitum seu omatum per-
tinencia se exhibeant singulares, nec aliqua hujusmodi
habeant nisi que religionis conveniunt honestati. Item
injungimus quod moniales rebelles et palam delinquentes
coram conventu palam corrigantur et non secrete, quia hoc
conveniens est juri divino et humano. Item, quod infirme
domine in infirmaria de hiis que si essent sane forent
habiture provideatur eis de aliis sibi congruentibus juxta
qualitatem egritudinum suarum quatenus ipsius domus
suppetent facultates. Item 4 injungimus priorisse quod
decetero moniales infirme non alibi quam in infirmaria
jacere nullatenus permittantur nisi subsit causa raciona-
bilis et honesta. Item inhibemus priorisse et subpriorisse
ne licencient ammodo moniales ad exeundum monas-
terium et alibi moram 6 faciendam nisi pro utilitate domus 6
vel ad visitandum amicos seu parentes, et tunc ex causa
honesta cum una domina soda approbate conversacionis
ac provecte etatis, et hoc semel vel bis in anno dumtaxat,
nec tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monasterium moram
trahant. Item injungimus priorisse quod nec sit 7 nimis
rigida nec nimis mollis set oleum cum vino misceat in
correccionibus faciendis. Item inhibemus priorisse sub
pena deposicionis ab officio, et ceteris omnibus et singulis
de conventu sub pena excommunicacionis majoris, ne
decetero corrodia, pensiones vel liberaciones quibuscumque
personis concedant, maneria seu grangias ad firmam per-

1 Ad claudendum hostia— ad cus- 4 This clause is omitted.

todiendum claves hostiorum. 5 Alibi moram— moram alibi.

2 Corrigat— corrigiat. 6 Utilitati domus— domus utili-

3 From here to divino et humano tati.

omitted. ■> Sit omitted.

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petuam vel ad tempus non modicum dimittant aliena-
cionesve inmobilium faciant aut aliquas personas ad habitum
monialium, sororum vel conversorum recipiant vel aliquas
mulieres seculares ad perhendinandum in domo teneant
sine nostra licencia speciali, super qua habeant nostram
litteram cum necesse fuerit exhibendam. Hec autem
salubria monita, inhibiciones, correcciones et injuncta a * f0 - I24d '
vobis omnibus et singulis, priorisse scilicet sub pena deposi-
cionis ab officio, ceteris vero singulis de conventu sub
pena excommunicacionis majoris injungimus firmiter obser-
vanda preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus juxta
sua demerita inflingendas. Hoc insuper nostrum decretum
ad Dei honorem et vestri utilitatem monasterii futuris
perpetuo temporibus observandum quater in anno in
vestro capitulo coram conventu sub penis premissis trac-
tatim et distincte precipimus recitari.

16 kal. Sept. (Aug. 17), 1314. Cawode. Similar decree ^>“ am
for the nuns of Wykham after a visitation on Saturday
after the feast of the Blessed Mary Magdalen (July 27).

The differences noted above.

1328. 14 kal. Sept. (Aug. 19), 1314. Cawode. Decretum °“Son ft of

monialium de Keldholm’. In Dei nomine amen. Nos, Keidhoime
Willelmus, permissione etc., die Lune proxima post festum
beate Margarete virginis (July 22), anno gracie M° ccc mo xiiij 0 ,
in domo monialium de Keldholm’ visitacionis officium
excercentes, quedam correccione digna in prefata domo
comperta reformavimus in hunc modum. In primis in- Accounts -
jungimus priorisse et conventui quod omni anno ante
festum omnium Sanctorum coram ipsa priorissa et sub-
priorissa et quatuor vel quinque discrecioribus dominabus
domus reddatur exquisite compotum de omnibus bonis
domus de administracionibus omnium officiatorum tarn
infra monasterium quam extra qui ad compota reddenda
tenentur, et eo audito status dicte domus toti conventui
ostendatur, et exhibeatur nobis status ejusdem domus
infra quindenam sancti Martini sub sigillo communi domus
supradicte. Item quod priorissa et subpriorissa regulam,
quatenus humana fragilitas permiserit, in omnibus suis
articulis faciat custodiri, et illam infringentes puniant
juxta ordinis disciplinam. Item quod dicte priorissa et Silence -
subpriorissa dominas silencium infringentes locis et tem¬
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eas corrigant secundum sui ordinis observances regulares.
sick nuns. item q UO( j infirme domine de hiis que si essent sane forent
habiture provideatur eis de aliis sibi congruentibus juxta
qualitatem egritudinum suarum quatenus ipsius domus
suppetent facultates. Item injungimus priorisse et sub-
Excats. priorisse quod non licencient aliquas moniales ad exeun-
dum pro visitandis amicis suis nisi tantum semel in anno,
et tunc cum qualibet juvene domina associetur ei alia
mature etatis, bone fame et boneste conversacionis, et
terminus pro mora sua extra spacium quindecim dierum
tantummodo limitetur. Excedentes vero ilium terminum,
nisi causam racionabilem evidenter ostenderint, in reditu
suo penitenciam recipiant in capitulo juxta arbitrium
Repairs. presidentis. Item injungimus priorisse quod domos repara-
cione indigentes quam cicius commode fieri poterit, maxime
uced shoes. j n CO opertura, faciat congrue reparari. Item quod priorissa
videat diligenter ne alique moniales quantum ad sotulares
laqueatos vel aliqua quecumque ad habitum seu ornatum
pertinencia se exhibeant singulares nec aliqua hujusmodi
habeant nisi que religionis conveniant honestati. Item
secrets^ injungimus priorisse et singulis dominabus de conventu
in virtute obediencie et sub pena excommunicacionis
ii, fo. 125. majoris ne aliqua earum secreta capituli presumat exterius
revelare. Item inhibemus omnibus et singulis de conventu
omainents su b penis predictis ne decetero aliqua domina vel alia
nlt h to Ch be Ch P ersona de domo libros, ornamenta vel alia quecumque
sold. ad ecclesiam pertinencia sine consensu expresso priorisse
et conventu de dicto monasterio presumat quomodolibet
Pet dogs, alienare. Item injungimus priorisse quod caniculos ab
ingressu chori, claustri et aliorum locorum, in quibus
possent per eos domine tediari vel gravari, arceri faciat et
excludi, et dominas ejus injunccioni non parentes debite
“r ts puniat ut tenetur. Item priorissa et subpriorissa in correc-
partiai. cionibus faciendis medium teneant infra mansuetudinem et
rigorem exemplo Samaritani qui vinum cum oleo infudit
vulneribus sauciati. Item priorissa in arduis domus negociis
utatur consilio antiquiorum et discreciorum dominarum
dicte domus. Item inhibemus priorisse sub pena deposi-
cionis ab officio et ceteris omnibus et singulis de conventu
sub pena excommunicacionis majoris ne decetero corrodia,
etc., as in the last.

1329. 5 nonas Oct. (Oct. 3), 1314. Cawode. Penitencia

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fratris Alani de Shirburn’, canonici de Marton. 1 Priori
monasterii de Marton’. Fratri Alano de Shirburn’, con-
canonico vestro, pro incontinencie vicio cum Johanna.
filia Walteri le Carte wright et Juhana uxore Willelmi le ‘
Mazim de Eboraco commorante in Bouthum, ac cum Matilde
Bunde de Styvelington’, prout idem frater Alanus illud
coram nobis judicialiter est confessus, ac pro aliis in visi-
tacione nostra quam nuper in vestro excercuimus monas-
terio compertis contra eum, penitenciam injunximus infra-
scriptam ut commissorum expiacionem et divine gracie
reconciliacionem facilius valeat impetrare; videlicet quod
idem frater Alanus in claustro, choro, dormitorio et refec-
torio continue sequatur conventum nisi infirmitate vel
alia causa legitime fuerit impeditus. Item quod non exeat
septa monasterii nec portam exteriorem sine honesta
comitiva et ex licencia presidentis. *In nullo omnino ponatur
officio sine nostra licencia speciali. Quolibet die unum dicat
noctumum psalterii. Omni quarta et sexta feria dicat
septem psalmos penitenciales cum letania coram altari
beate Virginis prostratus humiliter et devote; et eisdem
feriis a suo presidente unanr recipiat disciplinam. Item
eisdem feriis jejunet et pane, cervisia et leguminibus sit
contentus. 2 Omni eciam septimana peccata sua saltern
semel confiteatur humiliter et devote. Nulli mulieri loquatur
nisi de licencia presidentis et eo quecumque loquitur aud-
iente, donee de statu aliud duxerimus ordinandum, ut
bonorum actuum excerciis occupatus hostis antiqui temp-
tacioni non pateat, set per sancte conversacionis semitas
ambulando proficiat bonorum operum incrementis. Quo-
circa vobis mandamus quatinus hec omnia prefato fratri
Stephano (sic) notificetis et copiam ejusdem penitencie fieri
faciatis eidem, nobisque oportuno tempore rescribatis si
dictus frater Alanus premissam penitenciam non fecerit
aut in aliquo minus bene se habuerit quam religionis con-
veniat honestati. Valete.

1 On the same day a similar
penance was inflicted on another
canon of this house, Stephen de
Langetoft, "pro incontinencie vicio
cum Alicia de Hareworth, apud
Marton’ conmorante, et Agnete de
Hoby commisso.” The only differ¬
ence is that Langetoft was to say
the seven penitential psalms with

the litany and fast on Wednesdays
only, and then receive a discipline
(ii, fo. I25d). See also no. 1332.

2 Item omni quarta feria jejunet,
et uno genere piscium sit contentus.
Item omni sexta feria jejunando
pane, cervisia et leguminibus tan-
tummodo sit contentus.

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1330. 3 nonas Oct. (Oct. 5), 1314. Cawode. Notice
to Sir Andrew, perpetual vicar of the church of Shiref-
hoton, arcbb.’s sequestrator in the archdeaconry of Cleve¬
land, of the grant of the fruits of the mediety of the church
of Hoton Buscel during the vacancy to Master William de
Stanes, who had resigned. 1

Remissio xxs. Roberto de Wodehous’, rectori de Tyver-
ington’. Memorandum quod iiij to nonas Octobris (Oct. 4),
anno gracie supradicto, apud Cawod’, scriptum fuit officiali
Ebor. quod supersederet omnino exaccioni xx solidorum
quam fecit domino Roberto de Wodehous’, rectori ecclesie
de Tyverington’, in quibus fuit multatus pro non compari-
cione sua in ultima synodo post Pascha apud Eboracum,
quousque aliud babuerit in mandatis.

1331. 2 nonas Oct.. (Oct. 6), 1314. Cawode. Com¬
mission to Master Robert de Ryppelingham, chancellor
of the church of York, and Sir John de Hemmyngburgh,
rector of St. Wilfrid’s, York, to judge in the case between
Sir John de Pontefract, vicar of Sutton in Galtres, appeal¬
ing from a judgment by the official of York, and Hamo
de Alverthorpe, chaplain, presented to that vicarage,
respondent, about the vicarage.

1332. 5 nonas Oct. (Oct. 3), 1314. Cawode. Penitencia
fratris Rogeri de Scameston’, conversi domus de Marton’.
Priori monasterii de Marton’. Fratri Rogero de Scameston’,
converso domus vestre nuper apud Marton’ commoranti,
super vicio incontinencie cum Elena de Westmerland,
commorante in Brandesby commisso, prout idem frater
Rogerus coram nobis judicialiter est confessus; ac super
vicio consimili cum Beatrice dil Culgarth, uxore Johannis
de Ferlington’, Eda Genne de Marton’, Matilde Scot’ de
Meuersle et Beatrice Baa, relicta Roberti le Bakester de
Styvelington’, diffamato necnon super aliis articulis in
visitacione nostra quam nuper in vestro excercuimus
monasterio compertis contra eum, de quibus pro eo quod
in purgacione sua sibi super premissis indicta omnino

1 See no. 1339. 7 idus Oct.

(Oct. 9), 1314. Cawode. Institution
and induction of Simon de Stanes,
acolyte, to a mediety of the church
of Hoton Bussell, on the pres, of
the abbot and convent of Whyteby
(ii, fo. I25d). 18 kal. Dec. (Nov. 14),
1314. Burton near Beverley. Dis¬

pensation for Master Simon de
Stanes to study (insistendi scolas-
ticis disciplinis) for seven years,
and not to be compelled to pro¬
ceed beyond the order of subdeacon
or to reside. Letters dimissory to
any Catholic bishop (fo. 126).

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fecit, canonice est convictus, penitenciam injunximus
infrascriptam ut commissorum expiacionem et divine
grade reconciliacionem facilius valeat impetrare; videlicet
quod idem frater Rogerus omni quarta feria jejunet, et
pane, cervisia et leguminibus tantummodo sit contentus.
Omni sexta feria in pane et aqua jejunet. Septa monasterii
non exeat quovis modo. Item omni secunda, quarta et sexta
feria a presidente unam recipiat disciplinam. Item quolibet
die coram altari beate Virginis jejunus quinquagesies dicat
oracionem dominicam cum salutacione beate Virginis
humiliter et devote. Omni insuper septimana saltern semel
peccata sua confiteatur. Nulli mulieri loquatur nec in
aliquo ponatur officio donee de statu suo aliud duxerimus
ordinandum ut bonorum actuum excerciis occupatus, etc.,
as in no. 1329.

2 idus Oct. (Oct. 14), 1314. Cawode. Ad premuniendum
priorem de Marton’ quod clerici venient pro correccionibus
faciendis ibidem. Priori de Marton in Galtres. Quia certos
clericos nostros ad monasterium vestrum die Veneris
proxima ante festum omnium Sanctorum pro quibusdam
correccionibus faciendis super compertis in visitacione
quam nuper apud vos excercuimus, duximus destinandos,
vos super hoc tenore presencium premunimus; vobis nichilo-
minus injungentes quatinus concanonicos et confratres
vestros nunc absentes faciatis premuniri ut dicto die coram
eisdem clericis nostris una vobiscum personaliter intersint,
nostra salubria monita, correcciones et injuncta humiliter
suscepturi, et ea que vobis et eis ex parte nostra injungi
contigerint efficaciter inpleturi. Valete.

1333. 10 kal. Nov. (Oct. 23), 1314. Brafferton. Com¬
mission to Master Henry de Wylton, commissary-general of
the archb.’s official of York, and Sir Roger de Thornton,
his receiver of York, to correct the comperta in the visita¬
tion of the deanery of Bulmere.

1334. Supercessio xxxvj/i. pro priore et conventu
de Novo burgo. Memorandum quod ix° kalendas Novem-
bris (Oct. 24), anno gracie supradicto, apud Marton’,
scriptum fuit receptori nostro Ebor. quod supersederet
omnino exaccioni xxxvjfo". quas prior et conventus de
Novo burgo nobis tenentur [solvere] ex mutuo domini
Willelmi Jafford', quondam receptoris nostri Ebor., usque
ad festum beati Petri ad vincula proximo sequens, ita

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quod tunc per omnem censuram ecclesie absque ulteriori
dilacione levetur.

1335 - 6 kal. Nov. (Oct. 27), 1314. Wylton. Leave to the
prior and convent of Marton’ in Galtres to let their tithes
from the vills of Lillingges and Stytenum 1 for three years,
“ constitucione sinodali in contrarium edita nullatenus
obsistente.”

1336. 2 nonas Nov. (Nov. 4), 1314. Burton near Bever¬
ley. Collation and induction of Sir Thomas de Cawode,
priest, to the vicarage of Feliskirk (ecclesia sancti Felicis),
vacant by the death of Sir William de Grymeston.

1337. Nonis Nov. (Nov. 5), 1314. Burton near Beverley.
Institution and induction of Master Richard de Clay, priest,
to the vicarage or portion of the church of Lestingham,
on the pres, of the abbot and convent of the B.M., York.

1338. 12 kal. Dec. (Nov. 20), 1314. Burton. Commission
to Master William de Buchestanes, rector of Wermington,
and John de Hale, clerks of the archb.’s household, to
correct the comperta in the monasteries of Swyne, Killing’,
Wykam, Yedingham and Keldholm.

9 kal. Dec. (Nov. 23), 1314. Burton juxta Beverlacum.
Commissio ad absolvendum moniales et dispensandum
cum eisdem in casibus quibus episcopus posset absolvere
et dispensare. Magistro Willelmo de Bukstanes, rectori
ecclesie de Wermyngton’. De vestra circumspeccione et
industria plenius confidentes, ad absolvendum in forma
juris quascumque moniales, sorores et fratres con versos in
monasteriis de Swyna, de Killing’, Wykam, Yedingham
et Keldholm’ a sentenciis excommunicacionis majoris et
minoris propter levem injeccionem manuum violentam et
communionem illicitam cum excommunicatis, in illis vide¬
licet casibus in quibus nosmet ipsi ex potestate nobis a
jure tributa ad absolucionem hujusmodi impendendam
habere dinoscimur facultatem; necnon ad dispensandum
cum predictis personis super votis indiscrete vel ex animi
levitate absque licencia priorisse emissis, et eadem vota
si justa causa subfuerit commutandi, in casibus videlicet
illis in quibus commutacionem hujusmodi et dispensa-
cionem facere de jure poterimus, vobis tenore presencium
committimus vices nostras. Valete.

1 Lillings Ambo and Stittenham patronage of the prior and convent
in the parish of Sheriff Hutton, of Marton.
the church of which was in the

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1339. 2 nonas Dec. (Dec. 4), 1314. Cawode. Institu-
tion and induction of Master William de Stanes, acolyte,
to the church of Gyllingg’ in Rydale, on the pres, of the
abbot and convent of the B.M., York.

1340. Memorandum pro magistro W. de Hamerton’. Cowesby -
Memorandum quod nonis Decembris (Dec. 5), anno gracie
supradicto, apud Cawode, dominus scripsit domino Rogero

de Thornton’ quod penitenciam publicam magistro Waltero
de Hamerton’ occasione pecunie, pro dedicacione capelle
de Couseby domino Dei gracie Candide case episcopo
debite et per eundem Waltero non solute per dictum
Rogerum eidem Waltero injunctam, poneret in respectum
quousque dictus Rogerus cum domino habuerit colloquium
et tractatum. Item quod poneret in respectum purga-
cionem dicti W. super recidivo cum Elena le Tyler quous¬
que dictus W. habuerit accessum ad dominum vel quous¬
que dictus Rogerus aliud super hoc a domino habuerit in
mandatis.

1341. Dec. 10, 1314. Cawode. Licencie diverse con-fv^ 2 ^
cesse priorisse et aliquibus monialibus domus de Keld-

holm’ super perhendinacione puellarum in domo et recep- j£ a ^. v !; nd
cione unius ad habitum. Domine Emme de Stapelton’, a°postuiant.
priorisse monasterii de Keldholm’. De nepte vestra Beatrice
nomine pro qua litteratorie nos rogastis vobis graciose
duximus concedendum. Quod si ipsa fuerit bone fame et
conversacionis boneste, et de hoc totus conventus vester
testimonium perhibeat, vel saltern major et sanior pars ejus-
dem, ut in domo vestra suis sumptibus absque onere ipsius
domus usque ad biennium stare valeat, vobis et sibi licen-
ciam concedimus specialem. De nepte vero domine Alicie
de Paxton’, nomine Margareta, ut cum ea absque onere
domus vestre usque ad duodecimum etatis sue annum
completum stare valeat similiter [licenciam] concedimus
graciose. De puella siquidem pro qua nomine vestro et
conventus vestri, licet non sigillo vestro communi fuerat
nobis scriptum, ut ad habitum religionis vestre ipsam
recipere valeatis, id vobis similiter duximus concedendum,
dum tamen toti conventui vel majori et saniori parti visum
fuerit ipsam fore habilem, dispositam et idoneam ad jugum
Domini inter vos prout ad religionem pertinet supportan-
dum, quodque per ipsius admissionem speretis absque
convencione simoniaca utilitatem vestre domui proven-
turam. Ad rogatum autem dilecti nobis magistri Thome

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de Levesham de gracia toleramus quod neptis sua com-
morans cum domina Anabilla de Loketon’, commoniali
vestra, usque ad Pascha venturum proximo remanere
valeat cum eadem, dum tamen honeste vite et bone fame
fuerit et ipsius mora non cedat ad onus aliquod domus
vestre. Valete.

tion 1342. 1 14 kal. Dec. (Nov. 18), 1314. Burton juxta
f P ° r Beverlacum. Inquisicio facta in quibus porcionibus et
«eby proventibus consistit vicaria de Felicekyrk’. Universis
a Hul sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presentes littere per-
-trator venerint, Willelmus, permissione etc., salutem in omnium
Salvatore. Noveritis nos quandam inquisicionem, ad
mandatum nostrum per sequestratorem nostrum in arcbi-
diaconatu Clyvelandie factam et sigillo ejusdem seques-
tratoris nostri sigillatam, die confeccionis vidisse et in-
spexisse, tenorem qui sequitur continentem:—Venerabili
in Christo patri et suo si placet domino reverend o, domino
W., Dei gracia etc., suus si placet clericus humilis et devotus,
vicarius ecclesie de Hoton’ vice comitis in archidiaconatu
Clyvelandie sequestrator, obedienciam, reverenciam et
bonorem. Mandatum vestrum nuper recepi, tenorem con-
-t°au>r t i nens infrascriptum:— Willelmus, permissione divina etc.,
g a to r dilecto filio domino Andree de Grimeston’, sequestratori
tion. nostro in archidiaconatu Clyvelandie, salutem, graciam et
benediccionem. Ceftis de causis volumus et mandamus
quatinus receptis presentibus absque more dispendio ad
ecclesiam sancti felicis in archidiaconatu predicto person-
aliter accedentes, per viros fidedignos illius parochie, per
quos rei veritas de infrascriptis articulis melius sciri poterit,
cum exacta diligencia inquiratis. In quibus videlicet por¬
cionibus seu proventibus vicaria dicte ecclesie nunc vacans
existit, et in quorum proventuum possessione dominus
Willelmus de Grymston’, ultimus vicarius ejusdem, extitit
quando vixit. In quorum eciam proventuum possessione
alii vicarii, predecessores sui, a tempore ordinacionis dicte
vicarie fuerunt. Quantum eciam valeant dicti proventus ad
vicariam ipsam pertinentes communibus annis secundum
verum valorem eorundem. Nosque super hiis certificetis
distincte et aperte citra octabas sancti Martini per vestras
clausas litteras harum seriem continentes. Valete. Dat.

1 See Reg. Melton, fo. 320. The Hospitallers in 1279 (Reg. Giffard,
church was appropriated to the p. 47).

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apud Burton', ij nonas Novembris, pontificatus nostri
anno nono (Nov. 4, 1314). Cujus auctoritate mandati, ad •
ecclesiam sancti Felicis personaliter accedens, per viros
fidedignos illius parochie sapienciores inquisicionem super
premissis feci debitam ac eciam diligentem, per quam
inveni quod pertinent ad vicariam in primis xxiiij acre of h the arcels
terre arrabilis et pasture in separabili in loco qui dicitur vicarage.
Holand’, in qua terra ecclesia sancti Felicis fuit dotata,
et valet per annum xxiiij s. Item pertinent ad eandem duo
tofta in Martherby, et iiij or bovate terre in campo de Felice-
kyrk’ et in campo de Martherby, et valent per annum xls.

Et pertinet ad eandem quedam placea prati juxta Martherby
que vocata Hestkeldheng’, et continet iij acras et amplius
et valet per annum xs. Item alia placea [prati 1 ] que
vocatur Crouercroft, et continet unam acram et dimidiam,
et valet per annum xviijd. Item Johannes in le Wra tenet
de vicaria in Felicekyrk’ unum toftum et iiij acras terre
et reddit per annum ijs. vj d. Johannes filius Agnetis tenet
in eadem unum toftum et iiij acras terre, et reddit per
annum ijs. Agnes Croue tenet in eadem unum toftum et
reddit per annum vj d. Johannes filius Elye tenet unum
toftum et reddit per annum vj d. Willelmus filius Johannis
tenet unum toftum et reddit die sancti Felicis (Jan. 14)
xvd. Johannes clericus tenet unum toftum et reddit per
annum xviij d. Agnes de Thomebergh’ tenet unum toftum
et reddit per annum ijs. Robertus de Baggeby tenet unum
toftum et reddit per annum xij<i. Johannes carpentarius
tenet unum toftum et reddit per annum ijs. Johannes
cissor tenet unum toftum et reddit per annum ijs. Item
dominus Galfridus de Hustwhayt, 2 quondam vicarius
ejusdem, emit in Felicekyrke unam placeam, videlicet
inter terram que vocatur Holand’ et viridem hogam, in
qua placea mansio vicarii est nunc edificata, et valet per
annum ijs., quia tantum solebat reddere. Item Willelmus
Brekeordre 3 tenet in Martherby de vicaria unum toftum et
unum croftum et reddit per annum iiijs. Willelmus Scot
tenet in eadem unum toftum et reddit per annum ijs.

Item Thomas tannator tenet in Bolteby unum toftum
et duas bovatas terre et reddit per annum xvjs. Robertus
filius Willelmi tenet in eadem unum toftum et reddit per
annum ijs. [et*] ij gallinas. Capellanus de Bolteby tenet in

1 Prati supplied from Reg. Melton. 3 Brek' order (ibid.).

2 Hustwayt (Reg. Melton). 4 Et inserted here (ibid ).

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eadem unum toftum et valet per annum ijs. Item vij
acre prati in campo de Bolteby pertinent ad vicariam et
valent per annum xxxs. Et hec omnia perceperunt omnes
vicarii ejusdem ecclesie pacilice, set magister et fratres
hospitalis sancti Johannis Jerosolomitani, qui sunt rectores
ejusdem ecclesie, percipiunt redditum xijs. in uno tofto
et iiij acris terre que Johannes Kyrby quondam tenuit,
quern 1 redditum vicarius deberet de jure percipere. Item
percipiunt redditum xi]d. in quadam domo quam dominus
Willelmus de Grymston, ultimo vicarius, de consensu
tocius parochie edificavit pro parte infra cimiterium ecclesie
et pro parte in via communi, et deberet de jure pertinere
ad vicariam. Item dicti magister et fratres occupant
quamdam placeam pasture que vocatur Crosbushes et
continet unam acram terre que solebat pertinere ad vicariam
et de jure deberet. Item predictus vicarius debet percipere
decimam lane et agnorum tocius parochie et valet commu-
nibus annis cs. Decima quatragesimalis et tres oblaciones
in anno valent communibus annis v marcas. Decima albi
valet per annum xvjs. Decima gallinarum, aucarum et
porcellorum valet per annum xxs. Decima lini, canabi
et ortorum valet per annum xxs. Decima vitulorum, pul-
lorum 2 et apium valet per annum vjs. Denarii carrucarum
et argentum panis benedicte per dies dominicos valet per
annum xiijs. ixd. Item cera oblata die purificacionis beate
Marie valet ijs. Minute oblaciones de nupciis, purifica-
cionibus et funeralibus valent casualiter xs. Et sciendum
est quod dominus vicarius debet percipere omnes alias
decimas ad dictam ecclesiam qualitercumque spectantes,
exceptis tantum decimis garbarum et decimis feni que
magister et fratres Hospitalis predicti percipiunt ut rectores;
set omnes vicarii semper a tempore ordinacionis vicarie
perceperunt omnes alias decimas pacifice et faciunt hoc
instanti, tamen tenentur dare decimam garbarum suarum
et feni, unde summa reddituum et proventuum ejusdem
vicarie se extendit ad viginti libras iijs. ij d. De quibus idem
vicarius tenetur invenire unum presbiterum parochialem
in ecclesia sancti Felicis, et unum capellanum in capella
de Bolteby, et tercium capellanum ad celebrandum per
tres dies in ebdomoda in capella de Sutton’ sub Wystan’.
Item inquisicio dicit quod magister et fratres Hospitalis

1 Quod [ibid.).

2 PuUorum, viitulorum [ibid.).

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predicti qui sunt rectores ecclesie solebant cooperari (sic)
totum cancellum sumptibus suis propriis, set nunc dimiser-
unt dimidiam partem vicario ad cooperandum (sic); etipse
vicarius terietur in venire libros, vestimenta et alia cancelli
ornamenta. Quod vestre reverende paternitati notifico
per presentes. Dat. apud Felicekirk’ v idus Nov. (Nov. 9),
anno Domini M° ccc mo xiiij 0 . In cujus inspeccionis testi¬
monium sigillum nostrum presentibus est appensum.

1343. 17 kal. Feb. (Jan. 16), 1314-5. Cawode. Notice
to the prioress and convent of Thikheued of a visitation
on Monday after the Purification (Feb. 3).

1344. Memorandum quod xvj kal. Feb., anno Domini to a
predicto (Jan. 17, 1314-5), apud Cawode, dominus concessit vcdingham,
graciose domine Margarete de Shyrburn’, moniali de Yed- topi cal, to
ingham, infirmitate ydropici detente, quod Matild’ de overM fn
Metham juvencula secularis, que dudum prefate domine a 7 i s t< 7 vi e sit
deserviebat et a domo predicta pro eo quod duodecimum fnends \
etatis sue annum excessit amota erat, eidem domine possit
deservire sicut prius. Et quod ipsa domina M. causa sani-

tatis recuperande quociens indiguerit amicos suos et
parentes propinquos cum decenti comitiva valeat visitare
de gracia speciah. Inhibicione sua super hiis priorisse et
conventui de Yedingham nuper facta nullatenus obsistente.

1345. Memorandum quod xij kal. Feb. anno predicto
(Jan. 21, 1314-5), scriptum fuit apud Cawode domino
Willelmo de Wintringham et Willelmo de Langeton’,
eustodi grangiarum apud Eboracum, quod ipsi liberarent
Juliane Darel 1 xxiiijs., qui sibi a retro fuenmt de firma
duorum annorum de duabus bovatis terre quas magister
Johannes Fraunceys habuit ad firmam de dicta Juliana
ad terminum annorum, et quod restituerent eidem Juliane
unum scriptum indentatum de dicta firma quod penes eos
residet.

1346. 8 kal. Feb. (Jan. 25), 1314-5. Cawode. Con-
firmation of the election of dame Beatrice de Colton as
prioress of Erden, notice of which had been brought to
the archbishop by dames Margaret de Ampelford and
Beatrice de Holme, nuns of that house.

Mandate to Richard, rector of Scalton, to install, and to “> fo - 13 °-
make an indented inventory of the goods of the monastery,
one part of which was to be given to the prioress “ ut

1 Called in the margin “Juliana Darel de Queldryk’ (Wheldrake).”

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exinde cum requisita fuerit per dominum reddere valeat
in premissis plenarie cerciores.”

Pro modificacione lane dicti monasterii premanibus
vendite. Domino Johanni Sleght, custodi hospitalis de
Leysingby. 1 Paupertati et depressioni monialium domus
de Erden’ nostre diocesis pio compacientes affectu, devo-
cionem vestram attente rogamus quatinus de illis sex
saccis lane vobis premanibus de dicta domo venditis de
medietate illius lane in instanti estate recipienda sitis
contenti, et de altera medietate usque ad estatem proxi-
mam sequentem dilacionem eis concedere velitis graciosam,
ut eedem domine vestro mediante auxilio recreacionem
depressionis sue habere valeant aliqualem et exinde meri-
torum cumulus vobis augeatur apud Deum. Valete.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS DECIMUS.

ii, fo. 129*. 1347. Intimat paternitati vestre humiliter abbas de

the abbot y of Bella landa, ordinis Cisterciencis, quod quamvis sibi et
cisterdaif ceteris Cisterciensibus sede apostolica specialiter sit indul-
Schv? turn ne racione delictorum vel excessuum coram ordinariis
£dnot c '’ trahantur vel eciam evocentur, cum talia tam in generalibus
monks or ( l uam i n cotidianis capitulis corrigantur; officiates tamen
especially in ves ^ archidiaconi locorum et eorum officiales de novo
ws e gran|es m presumpserunt monachos et conversos suos et precipue in
grangiis suis exterius morantes pro utilitatibus domus sue
ad excitacionem et stimulacionem malignancium, quorum
cupiditati et avaricie satisfacere non valent, imponentes
eisdem excessus, incontinencias et alia, multociens sine
culpa coram se trahunt, volentes eisdem purgacionem
indicere, vel ut redimant sic compellere in tantum quod
si ita procederetur vix aliquid utilitatis eis de grangiis in
eorum custodia existentibus remaneret, quin haberent
necesse ponere seu verius consumere in pessimis diffamare
(sic) ob hoc conantibus vel aliis consimilibus in hoc casu, unde
supplicat pie paternitati .vestre quatinus velitis super hiis
remedium ordinare et talibus si placet precipere quod
desistant, ac ipsi abbati sicut aliqui predecessores vestri
fecerant tales corrigendos si deliquerint remittere, et
precipue quousque .... quod absit fuerit vel remissus
et sic privilegia sua servare et tendere ad correcciones
nichilominus animarum.

1 Lazenby,

Northallerton.

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Memorandum quod iij kal. Feb. et pontificates domini L^tVfrom'
W. anno decimo incipiente (Jan. 30, 1314-5), scriptum ^ e h “^ b cial
fuit officiali Ebor., ad suggestionem abbatis Belle lande,
quod quam cicius comode poterit certificare dominum per
suas litteras de criminibus et excessibus quorundam reli-
giosorum seu fratrum conversorum domus predicte et
nominibus eorundem sic diffamatorum si qui essent, et
an in locis privilegiatis seu exemptis crimina seu delicta
hujusmodi commissa fuissent vel extra, super quibus
vocati fuerant judicialiter coram eo vel aliis ordinariis,
prout continetur in cedula suggestionis sibi per dominum
transmissa, et quid in casu vel casibus consimilibus prout
bene novit foret faciendum, prefatum dominum archi-
episcopum per proximum intervenientem per suas litteras
informaret.

Suo domino reverenciam et honorem. Domine peticioni
abbatis de Bella landa sic debetis respondere quod semper
temporibus retroactis fratres conversi, monachi eciam et and Abbots
abbates Cisterciensis ordinis pro delictis extra locum Cistercian
privilegiatum commissis ibidem citati coram ordinariis aiway S h bLi
comparuerunt, responderunt et mandatis ecclesie paruer- j^jaunL
unt sicut nedum de consuetudine set eciam de jure per^i^
capitulum volentes tenentur, posito eciam quod essent place,
exempti quod non sunt prout expresse notat Hostiensis
de supplenda necligencia prelatorum 1 c. 1. et de symonia
Ne Dei ecclesiam. Aliquando tamen commissa fuit correccio
compertorum in visitacione predecessorum vestrorum contra
fratres hujusmodi aliquibus ..D.. ltibus (sic) de gracia
speciali quod vestro tempore fieri non consulo quovismodo.

Frater autem de Bella landa qui per brachium seculare captus
est in loco non privilegiato ubi cum tribus mulieribus
peccasse camaliter dicebatur, quarum una coram me fate-
batur, citatus et nullo modo comparens, per me fuit ex-
communicatus et adhuc sicut certum est in carcere detinetur.

Vestra valeat reverenda dominacio per tempora longiora.

1348. Kal. Feb. (Feb. 1), 1314-5. Cawode. Licencia j|°- he
concessa priorisse et conventui de Yedingham ad recipien-
dum Aliciam filiam Rogeri de Wighton’ in sororem con- to receive
versam, 2 inhibicione non obstante etc., set quod velo nigro Roger of °
nullo modo decetero per sororem aliquam utatur. Priorisse et ^ c a g “° ri

1 The reference is to the comment Deer, i, tit. x, c. i.; v, tit. iii, c. 43.
of Henry of Susa, cardinal bishop a She had a corrody granted in
of Ostia, on the Decretals. See the next year (no. 1375).

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conventui de Yedingham. Quoruiidam amicorum precibus
inclinati, ut Aliciam filiam Rogeri de Wyghton’ ad habitum
conversarum in vestro monasterio recipere valeatis, dum
tamen ad hoc ydonea comperta fuerit et vobis ejusdem
recepcio utilis ac fructuosa, licenciam vobis concedimus
specialem, inhibicione nostra dudum vobis facta nulla-
£ter“to tenus obsistente. Ad hoc vobis priorisse sub pena deposi-

wack 'veil c i° n ' s a b officio, necnon subpriorisse, sacriste ac ceteris
on] th a wuti dominabus nominatim sub pena excommuni-

one. a w 1 e cacionis majoris districcius inhibemus ne aliquam sororem
conversam nigrum velum quo moniales dumtaxat velari
consueverant in capite deferre aliqualiter permittatis, set
albo velo tantum utantur, ut inter moniales et sorores
conversas evidens discrecio habeatur, secure quod si quas
decetero invenerimus culpabiles in premissis penas canoni-
cas curabimus contra eas juxta juris exigenciam excercere.
Valete.

1349. 3 nonas Feb. (Feb. 3), 1314-5. Cawode. “ Littpra
directa officiali archidiaconi Clyvelandie ad interdicendum
capellam sancte Hilde sub parco de Kyldale.” Mandate
to the archdeacon’s official to interdict the chapel of St.
Hilda in the parish of Kildale (Guisborough Chart., ii, 389).
Decree 1 after I 35 °- 8 idus Feb. (Feb. 6), 1314-5. Cawode. Decretum

of S Thicket monialium de Thikheued’. In Dei nomine amen. Nos
priory. Willelmus, permissione etc., die Lune proxima post festum

purificacionis beate Marie, anno grade M° ccc mo quarto
decimo (Feb. 3, 1314-5), in domo monialium de Thikheued’
visitacionis officium excercentes, quedam correccione digna
in dicta domo comperta reformavimus in hunc modum.
The rule. j n pnmis injungimus quod regula custodiatur quantum est
possibile in hiis que ad ordinem dicte domus pertinent, et
silence. silencium in claustro et aliis locis debitis observetur, et
Exeats illud infringentes juxta regulam puniantur. Item injungi-
.mus priorisse in virtute obediencie quod nulla monialis
exeat septa monasterii. nisi de licencia priorisse vel sub-
oniy to priorisse, et que contrafecerit puniatur juxta ordinis dis-
ruattons and ciplinara. Item non licencientur amodo moniales ad exeun-
once or’ dum alicubi nisi ad visitandum amicos vel parentes, et tunc
for^a fort- 31 ex causa honesta cum una domina socia approbate conver-
mght ' sacionis et.provecte etatis, et hoc semel vel bis in anno
sick nuns, dumtaxat, nec tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monasterium
moram trahant. Item injungimus quod infirme domine
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facilitates domus suppetent procurentur. Item injungimus be C mTde S to
priorisse et conventui quod omni annq ante festum sancti
Martini in hieme coram ipsa et tribus vel quatuor dis-
crecioribus dominabus domus reddatur exquisite compotus
domus de omnibus bonis ejusdem a singulis officiatis tarn
infra monasterium quam extra qui ad compota reddenda
tenentur; et eo audito status dicte domus toto conventui No mm to
ostendatur. Item nulla monialis decetero recipiatur ad for money,
habitum regularem pro pecunia ex parte promissa. Item
moniales, et precipue juvenis (sic), non infirme nec alias A11 nuns
racionabiliter prepedite continue sequantur conventum et to attend
divinis officiis diligenter insistant. Item injungimus priorisse
quod certificet nos plene et plane de statu domus predicte
citra festum Pasche proximo futuram. Item injungimus Prjoress to
quod priorissa que pro tempore fuerit sequatur conventum the
in ecclesia, refectorio, dormitorio et aliis locis debitis nisi
legitime fuerit impedita, et quando comedit in camera sua
habeat secum in mensa aliquam monialem, nunc unam
nunc aliam quam vicissim duxerit eligendam. Item in- and take its
jungimus priorisse quod in arduis precipue agendis con-
silium sui conventus habeat et requirat. Item injungimus No sistCT to
priorisse et omnibus de conventu in virtute obediencie a black
et sub pena excommunicacionis majoris ne aliqua decetero
in sororem admittenda nigrum velum permittatur accipere Corrodies :
vel gestare. Item firmiter inhibemus priorisse et singulis
dominabus de conventu sub penis inferius annotatis ne gun®/ ^
decetero corrodia, pensiones vel liberaciones quibuscumque et*” ers ’
personis concedant, maneria seu grangias ad firmam per-
petuam vel ad tempus non modicum dimittant, aliena-
cionesve inmobilium faciant aut aliquas personas ad habitum
monialium sororum vel conversorum recipiant, aut aliquas
mulieres seculares aut puellas a tempore quo compleverint
duodecimum annum ad perhendinandum in domo teneant
sine licencia nostra speciali, super qua habeant nostram
litteram cum necesse fuerit exhibendam. Hec autem salu-
bria rtionita, inhibiciones, correcciones et injuncta vobis
omnibus et singulis, priorisse scilicet sub pena deposicionis
ab officio, ceteris vero singulis de conventu sub pena ex¬
communicacionis majoris injungimus firmiter observanda
preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus juxta sua
demerita infligendas. Hoc insuper nostrum decretum
ad Dei honorem et vestri monasterii utilitatem futuris
perpetuo temporibus observandum quater in anno in

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vestro capitulo coram conventu sub penis premissis tractim
et distincte precipimus recitari.

1351. 2 idus Feb. (Feb. 12), 1314-5. Cawode. Letters
dimissory for Adam de Tyverington, acolyte, for superior
orders from any English bishop, provided he shewed a
sufficient title to his ordainer.

to^the’rector T 35 2 - Idibus Feb. (Feb. 13), 1314-5. Cawode. Littera
o? Thorton ad audiendum compotum de conversis et aliis ofiiciariis
the Accounts domus de Yedingham. Domino Willelmo de Bergh, rectori
°*,$ e and*’ ecclesie de Thornton’ in Pykeringlyth’. De vestra fidelitate
of h the°*ioTy e t industria confidentes, vobis committimus et mandamus,
him edins ’ fi fm iter injungentes quatinus quam rite comode poteritis,
ad monasterium monialium de Yedingham nostre diocesis
personaliter accedentes, de administracione facta per con-
versos, obedienciarios et servientes quoscumque ejusdem
monasterii in bonis ad ipsum monasterium pertinentibus,
qui ad compotum reddendum aliqualiter sunt astricti,
ipsis servientibus per vos congrue premunitis ut diem quern
ad hoc eis duxeritis assignandum coram vobis ibidem
plene instructi super reddicione dicti compoti sui compareant,
ipsum compotum de eisdem administratoribus cum omni
diligencia qua poteritis fideliter audiatis. Et si quos minus
ydoneas seu insufficientes ad officia sibi deputata inveneritis,
de consensu priorisse et sanioris partis conventus ipsis
penitus amotis alios magis utiles loco amotorum continuo
subrogetis et juxta discrecionem vobis a Deo datam de
bonis ad idem monasterium pertinentibus pro ejusdem
monasterii utilitate taliter ordinetis quod vestram dili-
genciam possimus merito commendare. Valete.

Mandate to the corner si, obedientiaries and servants of
the monastery of Yedingham, who were bound to render
account of their administration or office, to obey and assist
Sir William de Bergh.

vvhenb 131 ' I 353 - I 4 ^al. Mar-cii (Feb. 16), 1314-5. Cawode. Colla-
" 5 ‘ tion and induction of Master John Friboys, deacon, to
the vicarage of Queneby. 1 (See no. 1314.)

Notice to Sir Andrew, vicar of Sherif Hoton (Hoton’
vicecomitis), sequestrator in the archdeaconry of Clyveland,

1 The vicarage here was ordained four marks a year (Reg. Wickwane,
in 1284, the patronage being p. 290). The living was vacant
reserved to the archbishop. The by the appointment of Thomas de
nuns were bound to pay the vicar Cawode to Feliskirk (no. 1336).

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that the sequestration in this church had been relaxed,

“ solutis decimis et aliis imposicionibus eidem vicarie ac
salario capellani eidem vicarie deservientis.”

8 kal. Marcii (Feb. 23), 1314-5. Cawode. Institution and Hawnb >-
induction of Thomas Sampson, acolyte, 1 in the person of
Hugh de Tesdale, clerk, his proctor, to the church of
Halmeby, on the pres, of Sir John Malebisse, knt.

1354. Remissio ij marcarum domino debitarum de £ mSks° f
priorissa et conventu de Molseby. Memorandum quod lr °“ 0 t { he
viij kal. Marcii, anno Domini predicto (Feb. 23, 1314-5), Moxby^to
et pontificatus decimo, emanavit quedam littera seques- rfWbenby
tratori in archidiaconatu Clyvelandie quod de quatuor t£Tarchb. y
marcis cujusdam annue pensionis vicario de Queneby qui

pro tempore fuerit de priorissa et conventu de Molseby
debitis ad duos anni terminos, de quibus due marce de
termino sancti Martini domino archiepiscopo racione vaca-
cionis dicte vicarie debebantur, unam vero marcam dictis
priorisse et conventui dominus remisit graciose, reliquam
vero marcam magistro Johanni Friboys nunc vicario dicte
vicarie contulit de sua gracia speciali, ita videlicet quod
dicte priorissa et conventus ad solucionem dicte marce
ante festum sancti Michaelis proximo futurum dicte
magistro J. faciendam nullatenus compellantur.

1355. 5 nonas Marcii (March 3), 1314-5. Cawode.
Commission to Master Robert de Ripplingham, chancellor
of the church of York, Sir John de Hemyngburg’, rector
of St. Wilfrid’s, York, and Master William Hauteyn, clerk, 2
to judge in the case between Sir John of Pontefract, vicar
of Sutton in Galtres, appealing from the official of York,
and Sir Hamo de Alverthorpe, chaplain, presented to that
vicarage.

1356. 7 idus Marcii (March 9), 1314-5. Cawode. Com-
mission to Master J. Gower, rector of Queldrik’, “sacre
theologie doctor,” to absolve the nuns, sisters and fratres
corner si of the monastery of Thikheued “ propter levem
manuum injeccionem violentam, in illis videlicet casibus
nobis a jure concessis, et ad dispensandum cum eisdem

1 Nonis Marcii (March 7), 1314-5.
Cawode. Sampson had licence to
study for three years and not to
be compelled to proceed to further
orders than that of subdeacon.
He also had letters dimissory for

all orders.

2 Hauteyn has been substituted
for Master William de Otringham,
rector of St. Martin's in Conyng-
strete, York, whose name has been
under-dotted for deletion.

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dominabus si que super ingressu suo in religione predicta
convicte seu notate fuerint de simonia[ca] pravitate.”

BoSin? ld ' I 357- 1 4 idus Marcii (March 12), 1314-5. Cawode.
Commissio ex officio inter rectorem et vicarium ecclesie
de Bossale. Magistro Johanni de Nassington’, officiali
nostro Ebor. De vestra circumspeccione et industria
plenius confidentes, ad cognoscendum super articulo presen-
tibus annexo, dudum in visitacione nostra quam in archi-
diaconatu Clyvelandie excercuimus comperto, vocatis coram
vobis rectore et vicario ecclesie de Bossale, quos idem
articulus contingit, ac ad procedendum super eoderrt ex
officio, dicto rectore illud officium promovente, necnon ad
statuendum, ordinandum, diffiniendum et exequendum
in illo negocio et ipsum quoquomodo contingentibus quod
canonicis convenerit institutis; vobis tenore presencium
committimus vices nostras cum cohercionis canonice potes-
tate. Valete.

To the abbot 135s. 2 13 die Marcii, 1314-5. Cawode. Littera directa

0" seiby Vent abbati et conventui de Seleby super moderacione expen-
sarum. Abbati et conventui monasterii de Seleby. Cum
secundum varietatem temporum statuta humana oporteat
variari, a via juris et racionis non discrepat ut que pacis
et fertilitatis tempore super vivendi modo et exhibicione
victualium per congregacionem aliquam sunt statuta,
superveniente turbacionis et sterilitatis tempore aliisque
calamitatibus et incomodis variis emergentibus, discrete
racionis ac moderacionis libramine temporaliter minu-
During a tentur. Nuper siquidem vestro vacante monasterio de
tte a mona°- consensu tunc presidentis ibidem per vos ut didiscimus
monk‘ he statutum fuerat ut cujuslibet monachi porcio victualiurft
thebpor- hat ultra quam antea percipere consueverant augeretur, licet
beTncSased ea < l ue consuevistis antea percipere vobis sufficerent ad
the h °were m °derate vivendum prout religionis convenit honestati,
suffictent e quodque ad observandum perpetuo statutum predictum
vos astrinxistis singuli corporali prestito juramento, vestro
adhuc monasterio abbatis regimine destituto. Cum igitur
sicut in visitacione vestri monasterii comperimus non
by^reason of es ^ ip sum uiultis et magnis debitorum oneribus sit
great debts, gravatum, et propter turbacionem que inter dominum

1 Marked in the margin “ Vacat 2 Memorandum quod ista littera
ista.” See no. 1359. debet registrari in archidiaconatu

Ebor. See no. 1109.

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nostrum regem et regni sui incolas ac Scotos acriter invaluit fn St th?c?u“
et adhuc quod dolentes referimus invalescere non desistit, ‘ r ^ tc t h he and
necnon propter anni presentis sterilitatem et alia multa JJj? ty in 0 f f r t " he
incommoda que vobis hiis diebus sicut et nobis et aliis times,
istarum parcium meblis evenerunt, vestras expensas ex-Sit?. 1S
pediat cum discrecione debita moderari; vobis mandamus,
in virtute obediencie firmiter injungentes, quatinus, non
obstante statuto predicto quod vacante vestro monasterio
factum sit ut premittitur, nullius esse poterit firmitatis
nec per consequens ligare poterit super eo interpositum
juramentum, vos prior et singuli de conventu juxta dis-
crecionem ac moderacionem abbatis eo vivendi modo
contenti sitis, ac eciam ilia cotidiana victualium porcione
quibus ante statutum predictum in sobrietate et modestia
'vixeratis, saltern donee alleviatum fuerit vestrum monas-
terium ab aliqua parte notabili debitorum et incomoditates
cessaverint suprascripte. Si qui autem vestrum super
juramento predicto sibi formaverint conscienciam scrupu-
losam, vobis abbati eos vice et auctoritate nostra absolvendi
ab hujusmodi juramento et ipsius observacione in posterum
tenore presencium concedimus potestatem. Valete.

1359. 4 idus Marcii (March 12), 1314-5. Cawode. Com-
missio inter rectorem et vicarium ecclesie de Bossall’ ex
officio, dicto rectore ipsum officium promo vente. Magistris
Johanni de Nassington’, officiali nostro Ebor., et Henrico
de Wylton’, ejusdem officialis commissario generali. De
vestris circumspeccione et industria plenius confidentes,
ad cognoscendum super compertis et denunciatis nobis
in nostra ultima visitacione in archidiaconatu Clyvelandie
facta presentibus annexis, vocatis coram vobis rectore et
vicario ecclesie de Bossalle, quos hujusmodi comperta et
denunciata contingunt, ac ad procedendum, etc., as in
no. 1357.

1360. Idibus Aprilis (April 13), 1315. Scroby. Institu- L y the -
tion and induction of Sir Nicholas de Hugate, 1 priest, in

the person of Master Ralph de Anlaghby (Anelaghby),
clerk, his proctor, to the church of Lythe, on the pres, of
Sir Peter de Mauley (de Malo lacu), knt.

1361. 5 kal. Maii (April 27), 1315. Scroby. Letters
dimissory for the following canons of Gyseburne, Thomas

, 1 Nicholas de Hugate was provost Beverley Chapter Act Book (Suit.

, of Beverley 131&-1338. Mr. Leach Soc., cviii), ii, lvi-lxii.
gifres a "full account of him in'the

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de Baynbrigge, John de Demyngton and John de Karliolo,
acolytes, for the order of subdeacon, and for John de
Derham and John de Stockton, subdeacons, for the order
of deacon, from any English bishop,
ii, fo. 132. 1362. 6 nonas Maii (May 2), 1315. Scroby. Littera

priorVnd c directa priori et conventui de Novoburgo ad recipiendum
Newbureh* quemdam capellanum senio confractum ad elemosinam
John'™ domus inter Christi pauperes. Priori et conventui de

poor ^nd Novoburgo. Inter cetera pietatis opera ad que ex radice
b ho d h?d est car itatis Christi fidelis quilibet astringitur, illud precipuum
served the cemimus et erga Deum magis meritorium reputamus pau-
sandbeck, peribus et presertim clericis qui tanta egestate laborare
thei^afmT. noscuntur ut per incertam mendicitatem non absque
cleri opprobrio victum querere compelluntur in suis in-
digenciis quo ad vite solacium subvenire. Cum itaque
dominus Stephanus de Sandale, pauper presbiter nostre
diocesis, qui in capella de Sandbeck’ in parochia de Malteby
sub vicario ejusdem ecclesie parochianorum ipsius ut
intelleximus laudabihter suo tempore curam gessit, senio
sit et invalitudine jam confractus oculorumque visu privatus
adeo quod ad sacerdotale officium excercendum inhabilis et
insufficiens penitus est effectus et omnimodo subvencionis
amicorum et proprii auxilii suffragio destitutus; devocionem
vestram divine pietatis intuitu deprecamur quatinus eundem
presbiterum inter ceteros Christi pauperes inter quos
cotidie distribuitis elemosinam domus vestre graciosius
admittentes, sibi ut saltern vite necessaria de eadem vestra
elemosina quoad vixerit percipere valeat et habere, velitis
quesumus attenta condicione persone eo amplius et favora-
bilius pietatis studio providere Dei et caritatis intuitu
nostrique precaminis interventu ut exinde vobis augeri
valeat meritorum cumulus apud Deum. Valete.
to?h”p S rk>r 1363. 4 idus Maii (May 12), 1315. Lanum. Commissio
to recdve°' a d recipiendum cessionem priorisse de Handale. Priori
tfe cession de Gysebum’. Cum domina Cecilia [de Irton], priorissa
prioress of de Handale, nostre diocesis, propter varias infirmitates
Handaie. gu j c0r p 0r j s invalitudinem prout nobis scripsit, officium
sibi incumbens decetero non valeat excercere, de vestra
circumspeccione et industria plenius confidentes, ad recipien¬
dum et admittendum cessionem dicte priorisse et ad in-
jungendum suppriorisse et conventui ejusdem monasterii
quod idoneam dominam in priorissam suam absque more
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et ad examinandum eleccionis hujusmodi negocium et
personam electam, si eleccionem canonicam inveneritis,
confirmandam, sibique administracionem in spiritualibus
et temporalibus ejusdem monasterii committendam et
canonicam recipiendam obedienciam ab eadem ipsamque
priorissam in choro et capitulo more consueto installandam,
ac cetera omnia et singula facienda et excercenda que
in hac parte necessaria fuerint vel eciam oportuna, vobis
committimus vices nostras cum cohercionis canonice potes¬
tate. Valete.

1364. 8 kal. Junii (May 25), 1315. Lanum. Licence - N
to the prior and convent of Newburgh (de Novo bur go)
to let their land in Kilbum for 20 years and their church
of Haxhay for five years. “ Et injunxit eis in eadem littera
quod decretum visitacionis quo ad recepcionem pecunie
domus undecumque provenientis inviolabiliter observarent.

HIC INCIPIT REGISTRUM VICARII GENERALISE

1365. 12 kal. Julii (June 20), 13x5. Burton near Bever- w

ley. Institution and induction of Rickard de Bergh, clerk, 2 to
the church of Normanby, on the pres, of the abbot and
convent of the B.M., York.

REGISTRUM DOMINI ARCHIEPISCOPI.

1366. Licencia quod fratres Johannes de Landmote
et Henricus de Gilling’, canonici de Novo burgo, ad dictum
monasterium suum libere valeant se transferre. Memoran¬
dum quod xiij die mensis Augusti, apud Fryston’, anno
Domini predicto (1313), dominus concessit graciose ad
instanciam et requisicionem prioris de Novo burgo quod
frater Johannes de Landmote, concanonicus de Novo
burgo, moram faciens apud Wyrkesop, et frater Henricus
de Gylling’, dicte domus concanonicus, moram faciens apud
Drax, ad dictum suum monasterium de Novo burgo cum
idem prior suus pro eis sufficientem equitaturam miserit,
libere valeant se transferre, et super hoc idem dominus
predictis priori et conventui de Wyrkesop’ et priori et
conventui de Drax litteras suas destinavit, per priorem de
Novo burgo predictum ulterius dirigendas. Leave to the
prior and convent of Newburgh, notwithstanding the

1 Robert de Pickering, dean of for seven years, and in the mean-
York. time not to be obliged to proceed

4 Oct. 10, 1315. Munketon near to higher orders or to reside (ii,
Rypon. Bergh had leave to study fo. I32d).

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inhibition in such a case, to retain Richard de Aldeburgh
in their service and pay him 40s. and a robe yearly “si
majora vel seniora (sic) pars conventus ad hoc consenserit
faciendum.” .’•>

Limitacio recepcionis fratrum J. de Landemot’ et H. de
Gilling ad ; monasterium proprium. Item memorandum
quod eisdem die et loco scriptum fuit priori et convent'ui
de Novo burgo ut admitterent benigne fratres Johannem de
Landemot’ et Henricum de Gillyng’, canonicos domus de
Novo burgo, et eos fratema caritate pertractant (sic ); ortini
penitencia eisdem fratribus per dominum prius injuncta
penitus relaxata, hoc excepto quod septa monasterii non
exibunt nec in aliquo officio intrinseco vel extrinseco
poni debeant absque licencia prefati domini spedali.
thenumof 1367. Aug. 27, 1315. Thorpe under Wod. PrioresSe
et conventui de Wykam. Ut propter indempnitatem vestri
tte^tastanre monasterii conservandam ad instanciam ballivi domini
of the bailiff comitis Lancastrie de honorc de Pikering’, qui vobis et
Lancls e t“° vestro monasterio multipliciter obesse potent et prodesse,
Honour cuidam mulieri bone fame et conversacionis honeste unum
of Pickering. corro< ^i um moderatum et non nimium domui onerq.siim
concedere valeatis; sub tali videlicet condicione quod si
earn super incontinencia convinci vel eciam publice diffamari
contigerit, infra septa vestri monasterii exnunc nullatenus
receptetur, vobis tenore presencium damus et concedimus
licenciam specialem; inhibicione nostra quacumque in
contrarium facta in hoc casu dumtaxat nullatenus obsis-
tente. Valete.

Marton 32 ' 1 ' 1368. 1 Relaxacio penitencie canonicorum de MaTton’
priory. e t un ius fratris conversi ejusdem domus. Memorandum
quod kal. Sept., anno predicto (Sept, i, 1315), dominus
apud Wylton’ restituit fratres Stephanum de, Langetoft’
et Alanum de Shirburne, canonicos monasterii de Marton’
in Galtres, et fratrem Rogerum de Scameston’, conversum
dicti monasterii, ad statum ordinis ipsorum et relaxavit
penitenciam eis injunctam pro eo quod prior et conventus
dicti monasterii sibi scripserunt per litteras suas patentes
quod; dictam penitenciam eis ut premittitur injunctam
peregerint humiliter et devote.

G rto br °’ I 3^9- !5 kal. Oct. (Sept. 17), 1315. Otteley. Letters
pnory. dj m i ssor y f or f lve canons of Gyseburne, namely, brothers

1 See nos. 1329 and 1332.

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John de Dereham, John de Stoketon, deacons, for the
priesthood, and brothers Thomas de Branbrigge (sic),

John de Derlington and John de Karleolo, subdeacons,
for the diaconate.

1:370. 13 kaj. Oct. (Sept. 19), 1315. Otteley. Commission Bo5salL

to Masters J. de Nassington, arcbb.’s official of York, and
John de Wodehouse, commissary-general of the same
official, to act in the case ex officio against Sir Robert de
Braham, vicar of Bossale, Sir Gilbert de Stapelton, the
rector, “ nostrum in hac parte officium promovente.”

1371. 10 kal. Oct. (Sept. 22), 1315. Otteley. Commission visitations,
to Masters Denis Avenel, canon of Beverley, and William

of Beverley, canon of Houeden, and Sir John de Sutton,
rector of Hymelesworth, clerks of the archb.’s household,
to visit the deaneries of Rydale and Clyveland; and the
houses of nuns of Rossedale, Erden, Basedale and Handale;
and the monasteries of Whyteby and Gysebume.

1372. 3 nonas Oct. (Oct. 5), 1315. Munketon near south
Rypon. Institution and induction of Sir John de Schargill, vmg ° n '
priest, to the church of Suth-Kilvington, on the pres, of

Sir Geoffrey de Upsale, knt.

1373. 16 kal. Nov. (Oct. 17), 1315. Munketon prope inhibition
Rypon’. Inhibicio facta officiali archidiaconi Clyvelandie Archdeacon's
ne visitet dictum archidiaconatum absente arcnidiacono visiting aST
memorato. Officiali archidiaconi Clyvelandie. 1 Quia intellexi- f^inThe"’
mus quod vos in absencia dicti archidiaconi clerum et
-populum archidiaconatus predicti contra constituciones deacon,
canonicas nonnuncquam presumpcione temeraria visitastis

et procuraciones racione visitacionis hujusmodi indebite
recepistis, cum idem archidiaconus super hoc privilegiatus
aliqualiter non existat; vobis in virtute obediencie distric-
cius inhibemus ne decetero visitacionem archidiaconalem
in ecclesiis, parochiis, villis aut locis quibuslibet dicti archi¬
diaconatus absente prefato archidiacono presumatis quomo-
dolibet excercere, sub pena excommunicacionis majoris
quam in personam vestram si contra hanc nostram inhibi-
cionem canonicam vobis factam quicquam feceritis pro-
ferimus in hiis scriptis, et vos ex tunc incurrere volumus

1 Stephen de Mauley was arch- tained that dignity (C.P.R., 1317-
deaeon of Cleveland at this time. 1324, p. 14). A list of Mauley’s
On his death in 1317 Andrew de preferments is given in the Yorks.

Flisco, the king’s kinsman, ob- Arch. Journal, xxv, 109.

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ipso facto; ad alias nichilominus penas canonicas pro-
cessuri contra vos oportunis temporibus exigente justicia
fulminandas si contumacis protervitas id exposcat.
ii, fo. 133. Same day and place. Notice to the dean of Cleveland
to forbid any obedience to be paid to the official’s mandates
in this respect. Also to the deans of Bulmer and Rydale.
Remission 1374. 14 kal. Nov. (Oct. 19), 1315. Munketon’ prope

Braiferton Rip on ’- Relaxacio lxs. facta rectori de Brafferton’. Officiali
of a fine of nostro et domino Rogero de Thornton’, receptori nostri
posed^for et ( sic ) eorum alteri. Suggessit nobis dominus Willelmus
dencfTand de Clera, rector ecclesie de Brafferton’, nostre diocesis, quod
fng lt pear " licet idem rector nobis pro non residencia sua de uno anno
synods. biennio jam elapso per vos ad tantum mulctatus solvent
lxs., de quo anno super non residencia hujus graciam ut
bene recoluimus sibi fecimus specialem, modo tamen pro
anno ultimo jam preterito, videlicet tarn pro non residencia
quam pro non comparicione in synodis, sexaginta solidos
iterum exigitis ut asserit ab eodem. Quocirca volumus et
mandamus quatinus si est ita illos lxs. quos, quod (sic) durante
gracia nostra sibi facta ab illo occasione residencie sue ut
premittitur recepistis, eidem pro premissis defectibus anni
proximo precedentis de nostra gracia allocetis, ita quod
plus pro defectibus illius anni ab eodem nullatenus exigatis.
Valete.

Licence to 1375- Oct. 2i, 1315. Munketon’ prope Rypon. Licencia
of'xSir concedendi Alicie de Wighton’ unum corrodium et cameram
corrody 1 to apud Thikheued’. Priorisse et conventui de Thikheued’.
Weigh ton. Quia nobis scripsistis quod Alicia de Wighton’ per aliquod
tempus inter vos honeste extitit conversata ipsiusque
mores tamquam vobis et vestre domui utiles commendastis,
placet nobis quod eadem Alicia in habitu sororis ejusdem
domus induta corrodium habeat unius monialis et cameram
prout suo statui videritis convenire; dum tamen major
et senior pars conventus ad hoc consenciat et illud fieri
valeat absque ejusdem monasterii incomodo vel eciam
detrimento.

the^church- 1376. 11 kal. Nov. (Oct. 22), 1315. Munketon’. Littera
Buimer had denunciandum cimiterium de Bulmer non pollutum.
not] teen Decano nostro de Bulmer. Quia per tuum certificatorium
woodshed- nuper accepimus quod non per aliquam violenciam set
dlng- casualiter et ludendo sanguis extractus fuit de naso cujusdam
Thome bercarii Walteri Lewe laid per brachium cujusdam

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religiosi fratris Walteri de Horsley, canonici de Wynkeburn, 1
infra cimiterium ecclesie de Bulmer, nostre diocesis, vide¬
licet die dominica proxima post festum Epiphanie Domini
ultimo preteritum (Jan. 12), cum eodem bercario tunc
ludentis; volumus et mandamus quatinus cum per talem
sanguinis effusionem seu extraccionem jocose factam et
animo levitatis, non doloso, non violento nec eciam mali-
volo, idem cimiterium ecclesiastico nequaquam subjaciat
interdicto, die dominica proxima sequenti omnibus tarn
rectori quam ministris et parochianis ejusdem ecclesie •
publice denuncies vice nostra quod eo non obstante, quo
ad sepeliendum corpora defunctorum in eodem et cetera
que incumbunt quatenus ad eos pertinet, debite singula
exequantur cum inspecta qualitate facti ipsum cimiterium
reconciliacione non indigeat hac de causa. Vale.

1377. Oct. 27, 1315. Cawode. Littera ad monendum 2> e ^ of the
Emmam de Eboraco et Mariam de Holm’, moniales de
Keldholm, quod obediant sue priorisse. Magistro Ricardo e ° mc '
dil Clay, vicario ecclesie de Lestingham ac custodi monasterii
sanctimonialium de Keldholm’. A dilectis et familiaribus
clericis nostris nuper in archidiaconatu Clyvelandie visi-
tacionis officium excercentibus vice nostra non sine grandi
admiracione accepimus quod Emma de Eboraco et Maria
de Holm’, moniales dicti monasterii, priorisse sue, quam
bonam dominam fame integre et conversacionis honeste o°t™t nuns
semper constitit hactenus extitisse, tamquam perdicionis b°en e ’di S a - ve
filie, de perversis suis moribus non correcte, inobedientes ?S' ent to
se exhibent et rebelles, sibi frequenter dicentes improperia her
sine causa ipsamque multipliciter parvipendentes quin
pocius contempnentes, et sibi ipsis administracionem circa
bona et negocia domus, licet eis nulla commissa fuerit, e ° Uie '
presumpcione dampnabili usurpantes, in sue salutis dis-
pendium et contra religionis quam professe sunt debitam
honestatem. Quocirca vobis in virtute obediencie et sub
pen a districcionis canonice firmiter injungendo mandamus
quatinus receptis presentibus quam cicius comode poteritis
ad predictum monasterium personaliter accedentes, priorissa Go to the
et conventu in capitulo convocatis, prefatas Emmam et ^““ k “ d he
Mariam, lectis et in matema lingua presentibus patenter inmates in
expositis, moneatis primo, secundo et tercio vice nostra Se two

1 An error for Brynkeburne, now of which had probably fled from
Brinkburn, a house of Austin the Scots. Long Horsley is a
canons near Morpeth, the inmates parish near Brinkburn.

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and S awa°rd ey 9uod priorisse sue sicut ex professione sua tenentur in
piimsh- omnibus licitis et canonicis injunccionibus, monicionibus
given. et mandatis humiliter obediant. De nullo officio vel ad-
ministracione intrinsecus vel extrinsecus ad domum ipsam
pertinente se nullatenus intromittant. Septa monasterii
ex quacumque causa non exeant, nec contra priorissam,
suam murmurent vel ei probra seu convicia dicant seu
dici procurent publice vel occulte sub pena emissionis a
domo et excommunicacionis majoris, quam si contra-
fecerint in personas earum curabimus exigente justicia
fulminare. Moneatis insuper dictam priorissam in virtute
obediencie et sub pena districcionis canonice quod si pre-
dicte moniales aut earum altera, maligno spiritu debaccante,
contra monicionem premissam eis factam in aliquo venire
presumpserint, nos per suas litteras distincte et aperte
certificet indilate, ut ex nunc possimus earum presump-
tuosam et dampnabilem pertinaciam disponente Domino
refrenare. Qualiter hoc nostrum mandatum fueritis executi,
et si predictas Emmam et Mariam remurmurantes in aliquo
inveneritis aut rebelles, nos infra octo dies a monicione
hujusmodi eis facta reddatis per vestras clausas litteras
cerciores, harum seriem continentes. Valete.

Mi? ation J 378. 3 nonas Nov. (Nov. 3), 1315. Cawode. Moderacio
c/r 1011 penitencie fratris Roberti de Brunne, monachi de Seleby.
itobTe o£ Abbati et conventui monasterii de Whiteby. Quia per
am™kof vestras litteras nobis missas pro fratre Roberto de Brunne,
to'whitt? monacho monasterii de Seleby, inter vos de mandato
nostro commorante, recepimus quod in eo signa penitencie
utinam vere et non ficte apparere videntur, de injuncta
sibi per nos penitencia infrascripta ei ad tempus relaxanda
duximus graciose, videlicet, de abstinendo ab esu camium,
quod tribus diebus in septimana, videlicet die dominica,
die Martis et die Jovis in loco debito unum genus vel ad
plus duo genera camium posset commedere si ejus infir*
mitas vel debilitas id exposcat. Item omni die Mercurii
uno genere piscium vesci possit. Item quod diebus Veneris,
quibus veraciter et non ficte infirmitate vel corporis aut
capitis debilitate gravatus fuerit, pane, cervisia, leguminibus
et si necesse fuerit uno genere piscium sit contentus. Aliis
in prescripta penitencia sibi per nos injuncta sub penis et
censuris adjectis in suis viribus duraturis. Valete.
visitation‘of 1379- 5 idus Nov. (Nov. 9), 1315. Cawode. Decretum
p “‘ e domus de Rossedale. In Dei nomine amen. Nos W. etc.

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die Sabbati proxima ante festum sancti Michaelis, videlicet,
v kalendas Octobris (Sept. 27), anno gracie M° ccc° xv et
pontificatus nostri x°, in domo monialium de Rossedale
visitacionis officium excercentes, 1 quedam correccione digna
in prefata domo comperta reformavimus in hunc modum.

In primis injungimus priorisse et singulis dominabus de
conventu in virtute obediencie et sub pena districcionis amounts,
canonice quod per ipsam priorissam et tres vel quatuor
de maturioribus et discrecioribus dominabus domus com-
potum bonorum ipsius de omnibus officiatis ejusdem tam
infra quam extra qui ad compota reddenda tenentur ex¬
quisite audiatur citra festum sancti Andree apostoli, et
eo singulis annis sic audito status ejusdem toti conventui
in capitulo integre ostendatur, et deinde citra festum
sancti Nicholai (Dec. 6), status prefate domus quo ad
omnia bona mobilia et inmobilia ac eciam debita et credita, ,
corrodia, pensiones et alia quecumque onera nobis sub
sigillo communi domus distincte et aperte deferatur.

Item quod priorissa et subpriorissa regulam et silencium su^ce™
in omnibus suis articulis quatenus humana fragilitas per-
miserit faciant custodiri, et illud infringentes in capitulo
corrigant debite et castigent. Item priorissa defectus in Repair5 '
coopertura claustri et aliarum domorum monasterii quam
cicius fieri poterit faciat reparari. Item detur elemosina ms '
indigentibus quatenus temporis caristia et facultates domus
paciuntur. Item ordinamus quod aliqua domina mature
etatis, bone fame et honeste conversacionis ad custodiam doSe?! the
clavium claustri per priorissam et conventum vel majorem
et saniorem partem ejusdem deputetur, et fiant statim
serure et claves ad ostia claustri et sic clausa maneant
usque mane. Item injungimus priorisse quod quatenus ovlslons -
habere poterit unde providencias domus facere valeat,
ipsas faciat temporibus oportunis. Item infirme domine in 10 nuns ‘
infirmaria, de hiis que si essent sane forent percepture
provideatur eis de aliis* sibi magis congruentibus juxta
qualitates egritudinum et condiciones personarum quatenus
ipsius domus suppetunt facultates. Item ordinamus quod min". 6 ,eD
quecumque dominarum que inobediens et rebellis fuerit
in correccionibus recipiendis pro qualibet vice a presidente
in capitulo unam recipiat disciplinam et dicat septem psalmos
penitenciales cum letania; et si qua ulterius rebellis inventa

1 The visitation was made by commissioners (no. 1371).

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fuerit, ipsius nomen nobis nuncietur et sibi injungemus
penitenciam graviorem. Item inbibemus omnibus et
singulis dominabus domus in virtute obediencie et sub
pena excommunicacionis majoris ne aliqua munera sive
dona recipiant a quibuscumque personis nec eciam aliis
conferant nisi de consciencia et voluntate priorissc ne
tamquam proprietarie excommunicate vitari debeant, et
si inpenitentes decesserint in sterquilino sepeliri. Item
injungimus omnibus et singulis dominabus domus quod in
licitis et honestis injunccionibus et mandatis obedientes
sint priorisse sub pena excommunicacionis majoris, et
eidem priorisse similiter injungimus quod si qua dictarum
dominarum eidem decetero inobediens fuerit vel rebellis
in licitis et honestis, dicta priorissa ipsius domine nomen
et culpam nobis litteratorie significet et earn curabimus
debite castigare. Item inhibemus priorisse ac omnibus et
singulis dominabus in virtute obediencie et sub pena excom¬
municacionis majoris ne aliqua domina puellam vel pueros
masculos decetero jacere faciat in dormitorio quovis modo,
et si qua contrafecerit, priorissa sub pena deposicionis ab
officio nomen illius domine significet sine mora. Item inhi¬
bemus omnibus et singulis dominabus domus ne aliqua
utatar palliis vel aliis vestibus alterius coloris aut tallie
vel cissure quam que competunt religionis honestati et
que communiter in religione deferuntur sub pena amissiohis
pallii vel alterius vestis quam contra premissam inhibi-
cionem contigerit inveniri. Item injungimus priorisse et
subpriorisse quod nullos caniculos chorum vel ecclesiam
ingredi [permittant] per quos divinum obsequium impediatur
seu devocio dominarum. Item injungimus priorisse ac
omnibus et singulis dominabus de conventu in virtute
obediencie et sub pena excommunicacionis majoris ne
aliqua mulier in sororem domus decetero admittenda
nigrum velum permittatur accipere vel gestare. Item
inhibemus omnibus et singulis dominabus de conventu
in virtute obediencie ne aliqua domina alteri improperet
de hiis que in hac visitacione nostra dicta sunt, si quid a
quo dictum fuerit aliqualiter investiget, sub pena excommu¬
nicacionis majoris et aliis penis quas contravenientes
poterunt merito formidare. Item injungimus prioresse
quod monialibus per earn licenciatis ad visitandum amicos
injungat quod domi redeant infra quindecim dies, et que
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impedite fuerint, eas in capitulo cum redierint debite
corrigat et castiget. Item injungimus priorisse in virtute , Corrod i ”-
obediencie et sub pena deposicionis ab officio ne corrodia
vel pensiones annue decetero concedantur, maneria seu
grangie ad firmam perpetuam vel ad tempus non modicum
dimittantur, alienacionesve inmobilium fiant aut alique
persone recipiantur ad habitum monialium, sororum vel
conversorum aut teneantur in domo puelle a tempore quo
compleverint duodecimum etatis sue annum, vel alique
seculares mulieres ad perhendinandum in domo sine licencia
nostra speciali, super qua litteram nostram habeant cum
necesse fuerit exhibendam. Ceteris autem omnibus et
singulis dominabus de conventu sub pena excommunica-
cionis majoris quam si secus fecerint poterunt non inmerito
formidare, preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus
juxta sua demerita inffigendas. Hoc autem nostrum de-
cretum et aliud prime nostre visitacionis in ipsa domo
facte quod penes vos residet quater in anno precipimus in
suo capitulo recitari et in omnibus et singulis suis articulis
sub penis premissis diligencius custodiri. 1

1380. 4 idus Nov. (Nov. 10), 1315. Cawode. Decretum °“ t a t e io ^'

domus de Handale. In Dei nomine amen. Nos Willelmus H"‘ r dale
etc., die Sabbati proxima post festum sancti Michaelis
(Oct. 4), anno gracie M° ccc° xv° 2 et pontificatus nostri
decimo, in monasterio monialium de Handale nostre dio-
cesis visitacionis officium excercentes, quedam correccione
digna in prefata domo comperta reformavimus in hunc
modum. In primis injungimus priorisse et singulis domina¬
bus de conventu quod per ipsam priorissam et tres vel
quatuor de maturioribus et discrecioribus dominabus
domus compotum bonorum ipsius de omnibus officiatis
ejusdem tarn infra monasterium quam extra qui ad compota
reddenda tenentur, quam cito fieri poterit exquisite audia-
tur, et eo audito status dicte domus toti conventui in capitulo
integre ostendatur et deinde citra festum natalis Domini
status prefate domus quo ad omnia mobilia et inmobilia
ac eciam debita et credita, corrodia, pensiones et alia que-
cumque onera distincte et aperte sub sigillo communi
domus nobis deferatur. Item infirme domine in infirmaria, Slck nuns -

1 In the margin:—Memorandum Rossedale. For the earlier “ decre-
quod magister Willelmus de Buk- turn" see no. 1154.
stanes hoc decretum portavit apud 2 See no. 1371.

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de hiis que si essent sane forent percepture, provideatur
eis de aliis sibi congruentibus juxta qualitates egritudinum
et condiciones personarum quatenus ipsius domus suppe-
Se n Se and t ur d facilitates. Item priorissa et subpriorissa silencium
et regulam in omnibus suis articulis quatenus humana
fragilitas permiserit faciant custodiri et illud infringentes
Black veil. j n ca pitulo debite corrigant et castigent. Item nulla mulier
secularis, in sororem domus decetero admittenda, nigrum
velum permittatur accipere vel gestare. Item inhibemus
Exeats. priorisse et subpriorisse ne licencient amodo moniales ad
exeundum monasterium et moram alibi faciendam nisi pro
utilitate domus et ad visitandum amicos seu parentes,
et tunc ex causa honesta cum una domina socia approbate
conversacionis ac provecte etatis, et hoc semel vel bis in
anno dumtaxat, nec tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monas-
leases.^etc terium moram trahant. Item inhibemus priorisse sub pena
boarders deposicionis ab officio et ceteris omnibus et singulis de
conventu ne decetero corrodia, pensiones vel liberaciones
quibuscumque personis concedant, maneria, seu grangias
ad firmam perpetuam vel ad tempus non modicum dimittant,
alienacionesve inmobilium faciant, aut aliquas personas ad
habitum monialium, sororum vel conversorum recipiant,
aut aliquas mulieres seculares ad perhendinandum in domo
teneant sine nostra licencia speciali, super qua nostram
habeant litteram cum necesse fuerit exhibendam. Hec
autem salubria monita, inhibiciones, correcciones et in-
juncta, priorisse scilicet sub pena amocionis ab officio,
et ceteris dominabus de conventu sub pena excommuni-
. cacionis majoris, injungimus firmiter observanda, preter
penas alias per nos transgredientibus juxta sua demerita
infligendas. Hoc insuper nostrum decretum ad Dei honorem
et ipsius monasterii utilitatem quater in anno coram priorissa
et conventu in capitulo sub penis premissis tractim et
distincte precipimus recitari. Memorandum quod magister
Willelmus de Bukstanes hoc decretum portavit apud
Handale sub sigillo domini.

visitation*oT 1381. Eisdem die et loco. Decretum domus de Basedale.
Basedaie j n Dei nomine amen. Nos Willelmus etc., die Veneris
proxima post festum sancti Michaelis (Oct. 3), anno gracie
M° ccc mo quintodecimo et pontificatus nostri decimo, in
monasterio monialium de Basedale, nostre diocesis, visi-
tacionis officium excercentes, 1 quedam correccione digna

1 See no, 1371.

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in prefata domo comperta reformavimus in hunc modum.

In primis injungimus priorisse et singulis dominabus de
conventu quod per ipsam priorissam et tres vel quatuor de
maturioribus et discretioribus dominabus de conventu
compotum bonorum ipsius de omnibus officiatis ejusdem
tam infra monasterium quam extra, qui ad compota red-
denda tenentur, quam cito fieri poterit, de toto tempore
istius priorisse exquisite audiatur, et eo audito status dicte
domus toti conventui in capitulo integre ostendatur, et u > fo - I34d -
deinde citra festum natalis Domini status prefate domus
quo ad bona mobilia et inmobilia ac eciam debita et credita,
corrodia, pensiones et alia quecumque onera distincte et
aperte sub sigillo communi domus nobis deferatur. Item
injungimus eisdem priorisse et conventui quod hoc anno b°fole made
transacto compotum dicte domus ante festum sancti Nov - "•
Martini singulis annis audiatur ut supra ordinatum est,
et integer status ejusdem ex post facto conventui ostenda¬
tur. Item infirme domine in infirmaria, de hiis que si essent Sick nuns -
sane forent percepture, provideatur eis de aliis sibi con-
gruentibus juxta qualitates egritudinum et condiciones
personarum quatenus ipsius domus suppetunt facultates.

Item priorissa et subpriorissa silencium et regulam in f d e en r c u e le and
omnibus suis articulis quatenus humana fragilitas per-
miserit faciant custodiri, et illud infringentes in capitulo
debite corrigant et castigent. Item nulla mulier secularis
in sororem domus decetero admittenda nigrum velum Black veil -
permittatur accipere vel gestare. Item inhibemus priorisse
et subpriorisse ne licencient amodo moniales ad exeundum Exeats -
domum et moram alibi faciendum nisi pro utilitate domus
vel ad visitandum amicos seu parentes, et tunc ex causa
honesta cum una domina socia approbate conversacionis
ac provecte etatis et semel vel bis in anno dumtaxat, nec
tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monasterium moram tra-
hant. Item inhibemus priorisse sub pena deposicionis ab
officio et ceteris omnibus et singulis de conventu ne de-
cetera corrodia, pensiones vel liberaciones quibuscumque boarders,
personis concedant, maneria seu grangias ad firmam
perpetuam vel ad tempus non modicum dimittant, aliena-
cionesve inmobilium faceant aut aliquas personas ad habitum
monialium, sororum vel conversorum recipiant, aut aliquas
mulieres seculares ad perhendinandum in domo teneant
sine nostra licencia speciali, super qua nostram habeant
litteram cum necesse fuerit exhibendam. Hec autem

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salubria monita, inhibiciones, correcciones et injuncta.
priorisse scilicet sub pena deposicionis ab officio, et ceteris
dominabus de conventu sub pena excommunicacionis
majoris injungimus firmiter observanda preter penas alias
per nos transgredientibus juxta sua demerita inffigendas.
Hoc insuper nostrum decretum ad Dei honorem et ipsius
monasterii utilitatem quater in anno coram priorissa et
conventu in capitulo sub penis premissis tractim et dis-
tincte precipimus recitari. Memorandum quod magister
Willelmus de Bukstanes portavit hoc decretum apud
Basedale quando ibi declinarit pro correccionibus faciendis.

1382. 2 idus Nov. (Nov. 12), 1315. Cawode. Commission

to Sir Andrew de Grymeston, vicar of Sheriff Hutton
( Hoton ’ vicecomitis), and Thomas de Conyers, rector of
Louthorpe, to correct the comperta in the deaneries of
Rydale and Clyveland.

Idibus Nov. (Nov. 13), 1315. Cawode. Notice to the
abbot and convent of Whiteby of a visit by the archbishop’s
clerks on Friday and Saturday before St. Katherine the
virgin (Nov. 21, 22), for making corrections. Also to the
prior and convent of Newburgh, the prioress and convent
of Rossedale, the prioress and convent of Handale, the
prioress and convent of Basedale, the prior and convent of
Gyseburne for a similar object on different days.

Same day and place. Commission to Masters William
de Bukstanes, rector of Wermyngton, and William Hau-
teyn, archbishop’s clerks, to correct the comperta in the
monastery of Gyseburne. Also in the monasteries of New¬
burgh, Rossedale, Whiteby, Handale and Basedale.

18 kal. Dec. (Nov. 14), 1315. Cawode. Commission to
the official of York to correct the comperta in the arch¬
deaconry of Clyveland, that is, the deaneries of Rydale
and Clyveland.

1:383. 5 kal. Dec. (Nov. 27), 1315. Cawode. Institution
and induction of Sir Robert de Eston, priest, to the vicarage
of Marton in Clyveland on the pres, of the prior and con¬
vent of Gyseburne.

4 nonas Nov. (Nov. 2), 1315. Cawode. The same of Sir
Geoffrey de Yarum, priest, to the vicarage of the church
of Staynton on the same presentation.

1384. Dispensations “ super defectu natalium ” in the

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archdeaconry of Cleveland. All are clerks and “ de soluto
geniti et soluta ” unless otherwise specified.

12 kal. Maii (April 20), 1307. Cawode. William de Ay-
mundirby (apostolic letters) and 9 kal. Maii (April 23),
Thorpe, Richard de Craystoke (i, fo. 158c!). June 9, 1310.
Cawode. John * dictus de Malton’, son of Sir John de
Nonigton, ordained to the first tonsure, for all minor orders
(i, fo. 183). 14 kal. Dec. (Nov. 18), 1310. Scroby. John
‘Augustini ’ de Eston (i, fo. 185).

DE ARCHIDIACONATU ESTRIDENGIE. 1,

DE ANNO PRIMO.

1385. 2 kal. Maii (April 30), 1306. Memorandum quod A
dominus quo ad custodiam sequestri in ecclesia de Ackton’
per capitulum Ebor. sede vacante domino Waltero Bedewyn
concessam, dissimulat usque ad unum mensem vel duos
a data presencium, ita quod interim racione officii nulla-
tenus molestetur. 1

1386. 8 idus Maii (May 8), 1306. Cawode. Commission s
to the official of York and the archdeacon of Nottingham
to visit the prioress and convent of Swyne and the lay
brothers and sisters. 2

13 kal. Junii (May 20), 1306. Cawode. Littera recon-

1 See no. 8. Memorandum quod
dictis die et loco (Cawode, vij kal.
Junii [May 26], 1306), dominus
commisit commendam ecclesie de
Ackton' domino Waltero de Bede¬
wyn’, rectori ecclesie de Catton’,
in persona magistri Edwardi pro¬
curators sui, asserentis ipsum non
nisi unicum beneficium optinere.
10 kal. Nov. (Oct. 23), 1306.

Thorpe. Sir Walter de Bedewynde,
elk., was instituted in the person
of Edward of York, his proctor
(i, fo. I92d). Hilary Term, 21 Ed¬
ward I (1292-3). The prior of
Ellerton v. German Hay about the
advowson of the church of Aghton.
Prior John, the plaintiff’s pre¬
decessor, being seised of the advow¬
son in the time of Henry III in
right of his church of St. Mary,
of Ellerton, presented Master Gen-
tilis, who was admitted. A verdict
in favour of the prior was given

by Peter Becard, John Sampson,
Robert de Berlay and Richard de
Bentley, knights, and was com¬
posed of Robert de Percy*, Thomas
de Metham, William de Murrers,
Robert de Estoteville, William le
Conestable*, John de Hothum*,
Walter de Estok’*, William de
Grendale, Richard de Twyenge*,
William de Houk’, Robert Uthred*
and John de ICirkeby*, and the
four knights. Those marked with
asterisks were sworn (Assise Roll,
no. 1085, m. 42). Aug. 29, 1230.
Roger de Turkilleby was instituted
to Aughton, a portion of thirty
marks therein being reserved to
Master Gentilius (sic) (Reg. Gray,
p. 37). No other institution to
Aughton occurs in the York registers
till that of Bedewynd.

2 Here follows the appointment
of Master Robert de Lanum as
sequestrator, as in no. 1148.

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ciliatoria pro domina Johanna Gobaud, 1 moniali de Swyna.
‘ Priorisse et conventui de Swyna. Convertentes intuitum
k ad miserabilem statum et compassionabilem domine Johanne
Gubaud, commonialis vestre, que, nuper antiqui hostis
decepta blandiciis, ut partem hereditatis consequeretur
frateme, sicut nobis exposuit, ad seculum apostatando
se transtulit, in ordinis scandalum, licencia non obtenta,
anime sue prompte prospicere curavimus, ne ut ovis errans
inconsulte pereat et sanguis ejus de nostris quod absit
manibus periculosius requiratur. Devocioni vestre igitur
in virtute obediencie firmiter injungendo mandamus
quatinus prefatam Johannam, ad vos ut ad nos in animo
contrito et humilitatis spiritu revertentem, ad sinum
misericordie et ad habitum et statum quern tempore
recessus sui inter vos habuit admittatis, et caritate debita
juxta statum domus, prout sua exposcit infirmitas, per-
tractetis, quam cum in mamilla et alias graviter torqueatur,
nullam penitenciam pupplicam vel acerbam, presertim cum
vix ad modicam sufficeret ut videtur dum taliter flagellatur,
facere volumus, quousque ad vos personaliter venerimus
vel aliquem de nostris miserimus et aliud super premissis
duxerimus ordinandum. Interim autem hujusmodi infirmi-
tate durante ancillam unam habeat servituram eidem, que
nec sit suspiciosa nec domui onerosa. Valete.

1387. 6 kal. Junii (May 27), 1306. Cawode. Institution
and induction of John de Thorpe, subdeacon, to the church
of Skipse, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of Meaux
(. Melsa ).

1388. 7 kal. Junii (May 26), 1306. Cawode. Continuacio
cure et custodie rectoris ecclesie de Hothum facta magistro
Alano de Cotum, rectori ecclesie de Hesham. Magistro
Alano de Cotum, rectori ecclesie de Hesham, nostre diocesis.
Cum per inquisicionem auctoritate nostra ad mandatum
officialis nostri per decanum nostrum de Herthille factam
solempniter super certis et aliquibus contra te tanquam
coadjutorem rectoris ecclesie de Hothum, nostre diocesis,
per nostrum vicarium generalem, nobis tunc in remotis

1 Joan Gubaud, whose name She was aged 30 in 1305. Her sister
also appears as Gumbaud, Gobaud Christiana was a nun in the
and Gombaud, was one of the Cistercian priory of Stixwould in
sisters and heiresses of William Lincolnshire (Yorkshire Inquisitions,
Gumbaude, lord of Thorne, now iv, 100).

Thorngumbald, parish of Paul,

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agentibus, deputatum, sibi demandatis articulis, nobis
constet quod ipsa pro te in omnibus operatur. Et quod,
cum in bonis dicti rectoris fideliter administraveris ipsius-
que gesseris custodiam et curam honeste, nos, quod circa
premissa auctoritate nostra per ipsum vicarium factum
fuerit approbantes, tibi ex habundanti, juxta tenorem
litterarum dicti vicarii et effectum, curam et custodiam
continuamus, concedimus et committimus memoratas quo-
usque super hoc aliud duxerimus ordinandum. Vale. 1

1389. 3 kal. Feb. (Jan. 30), 1305. Lyons. Appointment
of Master John de Craucumbe, archdeacon of the East
Riding, as the archbishop’s vicar-general.

1390. 14 kal. Julii (June 18), 1306. Lanum. Institution Keyin " h am.
and induction of Master Philip of Beverley, priest, in the
person of Sir John Wisman of Hedon, priest, his proctor,

to the church of Cayngham, on the pres, of Ralph, prior
of Birstall’, vicar-general in England of the abbot and
convent of Aumale. 2

1391. Kal. Julii (July 1), 1306. Lanum. Commission (S" b „ u m ~
to Masters H. de Carleton, canon of Beverley, and Richard P riol 'y-
de Cliff, rector of Brunnum, to visit the subprioress and
nuns of Brunhum; to confirm the election of a new prioress

in the place of dame Joan de Holm, the late prioress, de¬
ceased ; and to demand the assent of dame Avice of Beverley,
a nun of Killing, whom the nuns had chosen as their prioress. 3

1392. 3 kal. Aug. (July 30), 1306. Bramham. The Ttomtm.
abbot of Thometon swore canonical obedience to the arch¬
bishop for the churches he held in the diocese, in the pres¬
ence of Gilbert de Ponteburgi, canon of St. Oswald’s
(Nostell), Master William de Estden and Sir Robert de
Notingham.

1393. Nonis Aug. (Aug. 5), 1306. Knaresburgh. Letters

1 Heysham in North Lancashire.

See no. 9. 15 kal. Dec. (Nov. 17),

1306. Wilton. Commission to
dean and bailiff of Beverley (the
dean being substituted for the
prior of Wartre), at the request of
Mr. Alan de Cotum, to have his
accounts as coadjutor audited
(i, fo. 193).

2 12 kal. Oct. (Sept. 20), 1306.

Thorne. Master Philip of Beverley
had leave to study for one year

(i, fo. i92d). Idibus Nov. (Nov. 13),
1307. Oxford. Leave for another
year (fo. I94d). 3 idus Maii (May 13),
1309. Yifteleye. He had further
leave from Martinmas, 1308, till
the feast of St. John the Baptist,
1310 (fo. 208). 2 idus Sept.

(Sept. 12), 1310. Burton. Leave
to study till the beginning of Lent
(fo. 222).

3 Dame Avice of Beverley became
prioress and died in 1310 (no. 1530).

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dimissory for Robert de Elmeswelle, subdeacon. 1 Letters
testimonial of Richard de Clifton, clerk, York diocese,
notary public by authority of the apostolic see, dated
at St. Robert’s of Knaresburgh, Aug. 5, 1306, witnessing
that Robert de Elmeswelle had renounced all claim on
the archbishop for promotion, in the presence of Masters
William de Estdene, John de Ponteburgi, Elias de Wandes-
ford’, Sirs Robert de Notingham, Richard de Huntyngton’,
Amand de Ruda, Nicholas de Notingham.

1394. 2 kal. Sept. (Aug. 31), 1306. Cawode. Institution
and induction of Sir John de North Dalton, priest, to the
vicarage of Lund, on the pres, of the prior and convent of
Wartre.

1395. 5 nonas Oct. (Oct. 3), 1306. Meryngton. Licence
to Sir Thomas Baron, rector of Elvelev, to study for two
years.

1396. 4 idus Oct. (Oct. 12), 1306. Kirkeham. Notice
to the prioress and convent of Swyne of a visitation on
Thursday, the eve of St. Simon and St. Jude (Oct. 27) 2 ;
and to the abbot and convent of Meaux ( Melsa) of the

1 Other letters dimissory in this
archdeaconry in the first part of
.the register:—16 kal. Sept.
(Aug. 17), 1307. Cawode. John de
Wilton, subdeacon, " ad titulum
annui redditus quinque marcharum
in Twyselton ” (fo. 194). 8 kal.

Marcii (Feb. 23), 1307-8. Cester-
hunt. John son of Edward called
Brisebank’ of North Feryby,
scholar (fo. I94d). 16 kal. Maii

(April 16), 1308. Wilton. Alan de
Roston, acolyte, "ad titulum domus
de Hanby (sic) ” (fo. 196). 14 kal.
Junii (May 19), 1308. Wilton.
Robert de Cotingham, rector of
Esington (fo. ig6d). 8 kal. Julii
(June 24), 1308. Frothingham.
Henry de Ryston in Holdernes,
subdeacon (fo. 2ood). 4 idus Sept.
(Sept. 10), 1308. Cawode. Sir
Adam de Osgodby, canon of York,
for the priesthood (fo. 203). 3 nonas
Oct. (Oct. 5), 1308. Lanum. John
de Wighton, acolyte, at the prayer
( precibus) of Master Thomas de
Clifford (fo. 205). 4 kal. Maii

(April 28), 1309. Hakeney. John
de Heselarton for minor orders
(fo. 208). 3 idus Maii (May 13),

1309. Yifteleye. Henry of Bever¬

ley, acolyte (ibid.), and William
de Lolcyngton (fo. 2o8d). 3 idus

(Oct. 13), 1309. Scrobi. Robert
Brid of Pokethorpe, deacon, “ ad
titulum unius mesuagii et quatuor
bovatarum terre in villa et terri-
torio de Pokethorpe’, de quo
reputas te contentum” (fo. 211).
17 kal. Jan. (Dec. 16), 1309.

Burton by Beverley. Will, de
Swanland for all minor orders
(ibid.). 2 nonas Aprilis (April 4),

1310. Rob. de Ivayngham, sub¬

deacon, for the diaconate and
priesthood (fo. 2nd). 4 nonas

Aprilis (April 2), 1310. Master
John de I.okington, subdeacon
(ibid.). 10 kal. Sept. (Aug. 23),
1310. Wylton. John de Wellewyke
and William and John (sic), of
the same, for all orders (fo. 22od).

2 17 kal. Junii (May 16), 1307.
Burton. Commission to Master
William of Beverley, archb.’s clerk,
to correct the comperta in the
visitation of the prioress, convent,
lay brothers and sisters of Swyne
(i, fo. 193d).

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archbishop’s intention to stay there on Wednesday before Meaux -
St. Simon and St. Jude “ racione primi adventus nostri.”

Idibus Oct. (Oct. 15), 1306. Wilton. “ Quia de mandato
speciali domini nostri regis ad partes Eboracenses nos in
proximo mutato nostro proposito oportebit dirigere gressus
nostros, super quibusdam negociis regiis specialiter domino
thesaurario Anglie et nobis injunctis que celeritatem
magnum exposcunt,” the archbishop altered the date of
the visitation of the abbot and convent of Meaux from
Wednesday before St. Simon and St. Jude till Friday after
All Saints (Nov. 4).

1397. Kal. Nov. 1 (Nov. 1), 1306. Beverley. Notice to Warter -
the prior and convent of Wartre of a visitation on Monday

in the octave of St. Martin (Nov. 14).

1398. 8 kal. Nov. (Oct. 25), 1306. Overton. Institution Yedingham -
and induction of Sir John de Pikering’, 2 priest, to the
vicarage of Yedingham, on the pres, of the prioress and
convent of Yedingham.

1399. 7 idus Nov. (Nov. 7), 1306. Commission to Master Nunkeeimg.
William de Estdene and Sir Robert de Notingham to visit

the prioress and convent, lay brethren and sisters of Killing.

Same day. Swyne. Licence to dame Margery de Sancto
Quintino, lady of Brandesburton’, to have an oratory
for three years in her manor there.

1400. 3 idus Nov. (Nov. 11), 1306. Burton. Commission B °y nton -
to. the dean of Dikering to deliver the custody of the houses

of the vicarage of Bovyngton to Master Robert de Burton,
subdeacon, presented by the prior and convent of Bride-
lington.

1401. 18 kal. Dec. (Nov. 14), 1306. Wartre. “ Com- y^,. 193-
missio ad audiendum compotum in domo de Swyna, missa
ballivo per garcionem vicarii B. M. Beverlaci de Wylton’ (sic)

die date.” Commission to Sir William, rector of the chapel
of Sutton in Holdernesse, and the bailiff of Beverley, to
audit within a month the accounts of the prioress of Swyne
and of the others holding office there since the time she
became prioress.

1402. 14 kal. Dec. (Nov. 18), 1306. Wilton’. Sir Robert Hotham -
de Beston, priest, appointed coadjutor to Master William,

1 The day is not very clearly amongst the bondi in Pickering,

■written. 1302 (Yorkshire Lay Subsidy, 30 Ed-

2 Called John Wid in no. 1408. ward I, p. 58).

Clement Wyd’ was a taxpayer

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rector of Hothum, “ qui nedum senii set eciam corporis
debilitate frangitur adeo quod suum nequit officium ex-
cercere,” in the place of Master Alan de Cotum, who had
been appointed by Master J. de Craucumbe, the arch¬
bishop’s vicar-general, and who had been removed (absolu-
tus) at his own request. “ Et 1 memorandum quod dictus
dominus Robertus ad sancta ewangelia corporale prestitit
sacramentum ad injunctum sibi officium fideliter exequen-
dum, fidele eciam inventariuna faciendum, et fideliter
compotum annis singulis reddendum, et ad faciendum

omnia et singula que ad coadjutorem debeant.

pertinere.

rator 1403. 7 kal. Dec. (Nov. 25), 1306. Cawode. Appoint¬

ment of Sir William Darreyns, rector of Lounesburgh’, as
sequestrator in the archdeaconries of the E.R. and Clive-
land. 2

1404. 6 kal. Dec. (Nov. 26), 1306. Cawode. Institution
and induction of Master Robert de Heselarton, elk., to the
church of Santon, on the pres, of the prior and convent of
Watton. The presentation had been made to the chapter
during the vacancy of the see.

1405. A.D. 1304. In the time of the general chapter.
Citeaux. Appointment by Henry, called abbot of Citeaux,
diocese of Chalon, and the convent of the same, of James,
a monk of their house, as their proctor in the kingdoms of
England and Scotland.

am 1406. 15 kal. Jan. (Dec. 18), 1306. Cawode. Commission

to Master William de Skeldergate, rector of Wharrum
Percy, and Sir Marmaduke de Tweng’, rector of Willardeby,
“ de vero valore parochialis ecclesie de Yedingham, nostre
diocesis, dilectis filiabus, priorisse et conventui loci ejusdem,
in proprios usus concesse et porcionum ejusdem ex certa
et legitima causa cerciorari volentes,” .... to make
inquiry “ de vero valore ejusdem ecclesie juxta estimacionem
communem, quantum videlicet ipsa integra valeat annua -
tim quantumque valeat pars ultimi vicarii in eadem et
in quibus porcionibus consistebat, ac eciam quid valuit

1 This memorandum is written this office (i, fo. ig6d). 15 kal.
in the margin with a hand pointing Nov. (Oct. 18), 1308. Cawode.
to it. Sir Martin de Grymeston, rector

8 14 kal. Junii (May 19), 130S. of Collum, for the East Riding
Wilton. Master Thomas de (i, fo. 205).

Scorreby, elk., was appointed to

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tunc temporis pars ipsarum priorisse et conventus in dicta
ecclesia et in quibus porcionibus consistebat, que eciam
porciones tam ad vicarium quam ad moniales ipsas spec-
tantes sint ex una parte aque de Derewent et que ex alia,
et de distincto valore ipsarum, per viros fidedignos per quos
veritas super premissis melius poterit indagari juratos et
diligenter examinatos.”

1407. 7 kal. Jan. (Dec. 26), 1306. Cawode. Appointment ^° t h? 3d '
of Sir Amand de Ruda, rector of Bemeston’, as coadjutor
to the rector of Routh’ “ qui nedum senii etc.,” as in no.

1402. The commission from archbishop Thomas (of Cor-
bridge) was revoked. 1

DE ANNO PONTIFICATUS SECUNDO.

1408. 2 4nonas Jan. (Jan. 2), 1306-7. Cawode. Ordinacio (ion of d L na '
novella vicarie de Yedingbam. Universis Christi fidelibus YedSfham.
ad quos presentes littere pervenerint,* Willelmus, permis-
sione divina, etc., salutem in amplexibus Salvatoris. Cum
inter dilectas in Christo filias, priorissam et conventum de
Yedingbam, ecclesiam de Yedingham ultra aquam paro- betw«S te the
chialem, nostre diocesis, in usus proprios optinentes, ex and
parte una, et Johannem dictum Wid de Pikering’, presbi- ^"john"
terum, per easdem moniales nobis ad vicariam predicte caifcdWMof
ecclesie presentatum et per nos vicarium institutum canonice
in eadem, ex altera, super porcionibus prefate vicarie thSTon the
posset forsitan futuris temporibus discordie materia exoriri, thfvSaJe.
ex eo quod porciones, quas inmediatus predecessor predicti
Johannis nomine vicarie seu de proventibus prefate ecclesie
percipere consueverat et quas idem Johannes ad vicariam
suam asserit pertinere, porcionem dictarum sanctimonialium
in eadem ecclesia in magno valore annuatim excedunt in The vicarage
earum prejudicium ut dicebant non modicum et gravamen, {’° r ^° n than
ac contra consuetudinem in vicariis ecclesiarum, religiosis per- the mins\
sonis in usus proprios in nostra diocesi concessarum, com- unisuah

1 11 kal. Sept. (Aug. 22), 1307.
Burton. A commissioner, not
named, appointed to audit the
accounts of Sir Amand de Ruda,
elk., coadjutor of Simon de Dring-
howe, formerly rector of Ruda,
deceased (i, fo. 194). 8 kal. Oct.

(Sept. 24), 1307. Ouston. Sir
Amand de Ruda, rector of Ber-
meston, had leave to study for
two years (ibid.). 6 idus Nov.

(Nov. 8), 1308. Cawode. Acquit¬
tance, after audit of accounts, of
Sir Amand de Ruda, who had acted
as coadjutor to Sir Simon de
Dringhou, rector of Ruda, from
the Circumcision (Jan. 1), 1306-7,
to the feast of the Translation of
St. Thomas the martyr (July 7),
1307 (i, fo. 205).

2 This ordination belongs to the
first year.

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muniter a multis retro temporibus observatam; ad evitan-
dam et tollendam omnem discordie materiam imposterum
. inter partes memoratas earumque successores eedem moni-
submit dl ies ales pro se et suis snccessoribus, ac idem Johannes nomine
tothearchb. vicarie sue predicte pro se et successoribus suis, ordinacioni
tkmof the' 3 nostre super taxacione porcionum et proventuum, in quibus
portions, vicaria predicta consistere debeat in futurum, sponte,
pure, absolute, alte et basse se totaliter submiserunt. Nos,
itaque, submissionem parcium predictarum in nos pro bono
pacis favorabiliter admittentes, tam de porcione predic¬
tarum monialium quam de porcione inmediati predecessoris
ipsius Johannis per viros fidedignos decanatus de Buccrosse,
quisition in in quo prefata ecclesia situatur, inquiri fecimus diligenter.
deanery « Per quam quidem inquisicionem factam, illis quorum in-
tha'thebest tererat presentibus et consencientibus, est compertum
exceeded 1 fhe porciones quas predecessor inmediatus predictus percipere
turi by a consueve rat usque ad terciam partem porciones dictarum
monialium excessisse. Et licet universis teneamur ex
pastoralis officii debito equitatem facere et justiciam ex-
hibere, sanctimoniales tamen tanto specialius convenit nos
fovere, quanto pro 1 fragilitate sexus feminei majoribus
dinoscuntur subsidiis indigere. Unde nos, ad exilitatem
possessionum et reddituum dictarum sanctimonialium pie-
tatis intuitum convertentes, in Dei nomine ordinamus et
eciam diffinimus quod vicaria ecclesie predicte de cetero
the'vicarage, consistat in porcionibus infrascriptis:—videlicet, in tribus
bovatis terre in territorio de Yedingham, in xij acris mollis
prati, 2 quatuor acris duri prati, decima feni, lane et agnorum,
omnibus oblacionibus, mortuariis et obvencionibus, ac
omnibus aliis ad altaragium predicte ecclesie spectantibus,
que omnia supradicta predecessor inmediatus predictus
nomine vicarie sue habuit et percepit, et ea omnia pre-
fatus Johannes et successores sui nomine vicarie ecclesie
predicte integraliter habeant et percipiant hiisque perpetuis
temporibus tantummodo sint contenti. Ordinamus insuper
portfo“‘ s et eciam diffinimus quod omnia alia ad predictam ecclesiam
qualitercumque spectancia, que dicte moniales hucusque
habuerunt et perceperunt, et nichilominus annuum redditum
xl duoram solidorum, de tenentibus ecclesie de Yedingham
percipiendorum, unacum serviciis autumpnalibus gallinis et

1 Pre —MS. land subject to flood, near the

2 The " molle pratum ’’ would Derwent,

be carr ground, that is, the soft

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aliis quibuslibet commoditatibus de dictis tenentibus et
eorum tenementis que ad summam trium solidorum annis
singulis estimantur, eedem moniales et eis imposterum
successure in augmentum porcionis sue in predicta ecclesia
ut libencius divinis vacent obsequiis et intendant, pietatis
intuitu suadente suis perpetuis temporibus habeant et perci
piant inconcusse. Ipse vero vicarius et successores sui omnia
onera ordinaria prefate ecclesie incumbencia supportabunt.
Extraordinaria quidem tam ad moniales predictas quam
ad vicarios qui pro tempore fuerint pro rata pertineant
porcionum. In cujus rei testimonium sigillum nostrum
presentibus indentatis litteris est appensum, quorum unam
partem penes moniales prefatas et aliam penes vicarium
volumus residere.

1409. 13 kal. Aprilis (March 20), 1306-7. Carlisle. Scarborou s h
Commission to William (of Gainsborough), bishop of
Worcester, to dedicate the church and churchyard of the

friars minors, Scardburg. 1

1410. 13 kal. Junii (May 20), 1307. Wilton. Licence, ^ horp t c
out of regard for ( optentu) Sir Ralph son of William, to
Master John de Mutlintone, rector of Thorpbasset, to study

for a year.

1411. 15 kal. Aug. (July 18), 1307. Tikehille. Com-
mission to the official of York to act in the case about the
chapel of Skime between the prior and convent of Watton,
holding the church of Hoton (Hutton Cranswick), “ in
proprios usus,” and Master Martin de Grymeston, claiming
to be rector of the chapel of Skyrne.

1412. 12 kal. Aug. (July 21), 1307. “Apud Blidam.” Routh -
Institution and induction of Richard de Acre, elk., to the
church of Ruda, on the pres, of Sir John de Ros, knt. 2

1413. Kal. Aug. (Aug. 1), 1307. Ledeston. “ Dispensacio
super irregularitate contracta ex falso titulo ” for Thomas
de Rythene, priest.

1414. 7 idus Oct. (Oct. 9), 1307. Hickeling. Com-^J^ d '
mission from the archb. as papal pro visor to Master Robert Romundeby.
de la Forde, canon of York, about the provision of Thomas

1 6 kal. Aug. (July 27), 1308. (i, fo. 20id).

Apelton in Holdelithe. Com- 2 6 kal. Aprilis (March 27),
mission to J., bishop of Carlisle, 1308. Hanepol. Acre had licence
and T., bishop of Whithorn, to to study for two years (i, fo. 196).
dedicate altars in this church

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de Romundeby, a poor clerk, to a benefice in the presenta¬
tion of the abbot and convent of Whiteby.

Rob. de 1415- 8 idus Oct. (Oct. 8), 1307. Torlaston. Licence to

Notmgham. g- r R 0 b er t Notingham, sacrist of Beverley and rector
of Brandesburton, to study for two years. 1
whamm 1416. 9 kal. Feb. (Jan. 24), 1307-8. North Lathes
ercy ' juxta Roughford. Institution and induction of Henry de
Percy, elk., to the church of Wharrom Percy, on the pres,
of Sir Robert de Percy, knt. 2

obedience of 1417. Memorandum quod frater Petrus, abbas de
at RievauS! Ryvaus, recepit munus benediccionis a domino archiepiscopo
Eboracensi apud Suthwell’ die dominica proxima post fes-
tum conversionis sancti Pauli (Jan. 28), et fecit suam obe-
dienciam in forma cedule huic folio consute, anno gracie
i,fo. 195*. M° ccc rao septimo. Ego, frater Petrus, abbas Rye vail',
subjeccionem, re verenciam et obedienciam a sacris patribus
constitutam secundum regulam sancti Benedicti, tibi,
domine pater archiepiscope, tuisque successoribus canonice
substituendis, et ecclesie sedis Eboracensis, salvo ordine
nostro, perpetuo me exhibiturum promitto. Et hoc propria
manu subscribo.

i, fo. i 94 d. 1418. Sept. 18, 1307. Cawode. Leave to study for two

asmgton. y earg g ran t e( j to Sir Robert de Cotingham, rector of
Esyngton. 3

[de anno tercio.]

the en riore°ss I 4 I 9‘ 4 nonas Marcii (March 4), 1307-8. London’,

of swine to Priorisse et conventui de Swyna. Intime devocionis affectum
Margaret quem ut intelliximus Margareta, filia quondam Johannis de
de staynton" Staynton de Beverlaco, juvencula 4 ad vacandum religiose
contemplacioni vobiscum gerere affectat attendentes, vobis

1 2 kal. Marcii (Feb. 28), 1310-1.
Wylton. Sir Robert de Noting¬
ham, rector of Brandesburton,
had leave to celebrate “ in honesto
oratorio tuo seu camera infra
manerium ad dictam tuam ecclesiam
pertinens durante infirmitate tua ’’
(ii, fo. 136).

2 9 kal. Maii (April 23), 1308.

Notice to the official not to molest
Sir Henry de Percy, rector of
Wharrum Percy, for not appearing
in person at the York synod (i,
fo. 196). 11 kal. Oct. (Sept. 21),

1308. Styvelingflet. He had
licence to study for seven years

from the day of his institution
and in the meantime he was not
to be compelled to reside or be
ordained priest (i, fo. 203d).

3 14 kal. Junii (May 19), 1308.

Wilton. Cotingham had letters
dimissory (i, fo. ig6d). 4 idus
Marcii (March 12), 1309-10.

Hakeney. He had leave for two
years to study “ seu ad negocia
beneficiorum ecclesiasticorum que
in nostra diocesi vel provincia
optinere nosceris prosequenda ” (ii,
fo. 173).

4 Juvenculam.

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129

concedimus de gracia nostra speciali quod prefatam Mar-
garetam, dum earn vestro ordini idoneam inveneritis et
recipere volueritis in commonialem vestram, ad votum et
habitum vestrum juxta regularem observanciam admittatis
ut in augmentum vestri meriti vobiscum religiose vivendo
suo perpetuo altissimo famuletur. Valete.

1420. Saturday, July 8, 1307. Monastery of Monk 'kikeul 6-
Bretton. Deprivation by the arcbb. of Master Thomas
Baroun, rector of Elveley, and admission and institution

of Master Peter de Dene, elk., on the pres, of the abbot and
convent of Seleby. 1

1421. 13 kal. Maii (April 19), 1308. Wilton’. Penitencia ‘° f
Rogeri le Palmer pro extraccione cujusdam fugientis ad ^uckrose to
ecclesiam et extracti extra cimiterium de Wyuestowe per Roger ie
eundem Rogerum. Decano de Buccros’. Cum secundum the penance
formam litterarum venerabilis patris domini Berengarii, churciffm-
Dei gracia Bitterrensis episcopi, 2 domini nostri pape peni- h™-
tenciarii, nobis pro Rogero le Palmere, laico, nostre diocesis, ^aSct
directarum, eidem Rogero, pro eo. quod olim quendam
laicum cum quibusdam sociis suis de cimiterio ecclesie de
Wyuestouwe, ejusdem nostre diocesis, illatis vulneribus
violenter extraxit, qui tandem laicus in tormentis positus

fuit ultimo supplicio condempnatus, inquisicione super
hiis prehabita diligenti, inter alia injunxerimus quod uno
die dominico ad ecclesiam predictam humiliter accedat et
stet extra cimiterium ad scalare ejusdem sola tunica indutus,
discalciatus et discinctus, nudo capite, absque tena, gestans
cereum ponderis unius libre accensum in manibus, recon-
ciliacionem et veniam de injuria et contemptu Deo et
ecclesie in hac parte illatis humiliter petat, receptaque a
presbiteris illius ecclesie psalmos penitenciales dicentibus
disciplina, demum in spiritu devocionis et humilitatis
cimiterium et ecclesiam cum eisdem presbiteris ingrediens,
coram processione ante magnam missam incedat et stet
modo predicto in missa coram altari et in fine misse cereum
offerat supradictum. Tibi mandamus, firmiter injungentes,
quatinus coram processione predicta prefato die causam

1 2 nonas Aug. (Aug. 4), 1308. absence for three years, and the
Kirkeby super mora[m]. Dene next day he had a dispensation
had leave to choose a confessor to be absent seven years (i, fo. 211).

(i, fo. 20id). 3 kal. Nov. (Oct. 30), 2 Berenger de Fredol, bishop

1309. Cawode. Mr. Peter de Dene, of Beziers, 1309-13.
rector of Elveleye, had leave of

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To the dean

Christianity
of York

Wilberfoss*

priory,

Kirkham

priory.

penitencie eidem Rogero injuncte in ligua (sic) matema
exponi facias populo assistente. Nos super hiis que feceris
in premissis et quomodo idem Rogerus penitenciam egerit
memoratam, quam cito comode poteris, distincte et aperte
certificare procures per tuas litteras harum seriem contin-
entes, ut quod nobis per litteras dicti domini penitenciarii
demandatur circa eum debite exequi valeamus. Vale.

Item super eodern. Decano Christianitatis Ebor. Cum
secundum formam litterarum etc. usque ibi inter alia peni¬
tenciam injunxerimus infrascriptam: videlicet, quod tribus
diebus dominicis citra instans festum Pentecostes in ecclesia
nostra Ebor. coram processione incedat et stet, sola tunica
indutus, discalciatus et discinctus, nudato capite absque
tena, gestans cereum ponderis unius libre accensum in
manibus, sicque finita processione coram summo altari
cereum offerat et a presidente recipiat disciplinam. Tibi
mandamus (etc., ut supra).

1422. 12 kal. Maii (April 20), 1308. Wilton. Notice of a
visitation of the prioress and convent of Wilberfos’ on
Thursday next (April 25).

5 kal. Maii (April 27), 1308. Wylton. Notice to the
official of the archdeacon of the E.R. of a visitation of
the deanery of Buccros, as to the first part on Thursday,
17 kal. Junii (May 16), in Langeton church, and as to the
second part on Friday following in Wharrum church.

Item eodern die emanavit quedam littera decano de
Buccros’ quod inquirat de omnibus ecclesiis non dedicatis
et ecclesiis et cimiteriis sanguinis aut seminis effusione
pollutis, si que hujusmodi ecclesie vel cimiteria fuerint infra
sui limites decanatus, et quod certificet dominum super
hujusmodi ecclesiis et cimiteriis, necnon eorum (sic) culpa
vel offensa hujusmodi pollucio acciderit, nomina (sic) sub
data proxima.

Notice to .the prior and convent of Kirkham of a visita¬
tion in their chapel on Tuesday after the feast of the holy
martyrs Nereus and Achilles, namely, 2 idus Maii (May 14).

1423. 2 idus Jan. (Jan. 12), 1308-9. 1 Cawode. Com¬
mission to Sir John, perpetual vicar of the church of

1 Erroneously dated “ anno 7.”
A similar commission was issued
on nonis Junii (June 5), 1308, at
Bishop Burton, to Master William
de Jarewelle, rector of a mediety

of the church of Rillington, and
Sir Alan de Humbelton, vicar of
the church of Beverley, for clerks
at Beverley (i, fo. 197).

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Scard[eburgh], to seek out and receive clerks convicted
before the king’s judges at Scarthburgh.

1424. 2 kal. Maii (April 30), 1308. Wilton. Notice to the (hfSatio^of
official of the archdeacon of the E.R. of a visitation of the
deanery of Herthille, as to the first part on Saturday after

the Ascension, 8 kal. Junii (May 25), in Hugate church;
as to the second part on the Monday following in Guth-
mundham church; and as to the third part on the Tuesday
following in Hothum church. Item eodem die emanavit
quedam littera decano de Herthille quod ipse certificet
dominum de omnibus ecclesiis non dedicatis ac ecclesiis
et cimiteriis sanguinis aut seminis effusione pollutis infra
decanatum predictum infra quindecim dies a recepcione
earundem sub data apud Wilton vj kal. Maii (April 26).

1425. 2 kal. Maii (April 30), 1308. Wylton. Licence to ^ man ‘
Sir Thomas de Grymeston, rector of a portion of the church

of Gurmundham, to sell the tithes of Esthorpe for two years
as they lay far away. 1

1426. 6 idus Maii (May 10), 1308. Wylton. Institution ScuIcoatcs '
of John de Solyhulle, elk., to the church of Skulcotes, on

the pres, of Sir John de Grey, knt. Mandate to the dean of
Beverley to induct. 2

1 6 kal. Jan. (Dec. 27), 1309.
Wylton. This licence granted for
another three years. Grymeston is
here called the rector of a mediety
of the church (i, fo. 2nd). 3 idus
Sept. (Sept. 11), 1315. Sutton on
Derwent. Leave to Sir Thomas,
rector of two parts of the church
of Gothemundham, to study for
three years (ii, fo. i62d).

! Dec. 23, 1308. Cawode. John
de Solihulle, subdeacon, rector of
Sculcotes, had leave to study for
three years and in the meantime
he was not to be compelled to
reside, provided he kept a vicar
(i, fo. 205d). Tuesday before the
Translation of St. Thomas the
Martyr, 29 Edward I (July 4, 1301).
Grant by William de Moreby,
rector of a mediety of the church of
Ketelwelle, to Sir John de Gray
and Margaret, his wife, of Scoule-
cotes manor with the bondmen,
and to their issues belonging
thereto, etc., and the advowson of
the church there, and of land and
rent, etc., in Sutton, Dripol and
Suthburton. Witnesses, Sirs John

de Sutton, Simon de Gousel,
knights, Sir William rector of the
chapel of Sutton, Sir Thomas,
rector of Scoulecotes church, God¬
frey de Melsa, Robert de Burton,
clerk, Hugh son of Isabel, .... del
Ker, Richard Gask of Dripol,
Ralph son of Hugh of Sutton,
Stephen his brother. Seal, a tree
with a dog on one side chasing a
hare on the other. Inscription
illegible in great part (Ancient
Deeds, B. 3212). On Sunday, the
feast of St. George, 29 Edward I
(April 23, 1301), John de Gray
sold to Moreby for 100 marks all
his stock, living and dead, in his
manor of Scoulecotes, “ videlicet
equos, jumentacumpullanis, tauros,
boves, bovettos, vaccas cum vitulis,
multones, hogastr’, oves matrices
cum angnis, porcos, sues cum por-
cellis, pavos (sic), gallos, gallinas,
tabulas cum tristellis, cistas, ollas
eneas, patellas, plumba, cavas et
omne aliud instaurum vivum vel
mortuum in predicto manerio de
Scoulecotes inventum (ibid., B.
3276).

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1427. 14 kal. Junii (May 19), 1308. Wylton. Littera

directa priori et conventui de Kirkeham quod mittant
fratrem Petrum de Goushill’, canonicum suum, apud
Hextildesham, et fratrem Umfredum de Cokewald’ apud
Carham (Priory of Hexham, i, p. xl). 1

thedeaneries 1428. [No date.} Notice to the official of the archdeacon
nL?°iSd r the E.R. of a visitation of the deanery of Holdemes’,

as to the first part on Wednesday after Trinity (June 12),
in Swyne church; as to the second part on the Saturday
following, 17 kal. Julii (June 15), in Otryngham church;
as to the third part on the Wednesday before the Nativity
of St. John the Baptist (June 19) in Rosse church; and
as to the fourth part on Tuesday, the morrow of St. John
the Baptist (June 25), in Frothingham church.
r “ g . Notice to the same of a visitation of the deanery of
Dykering, as to the first part on Thursday after the feast
of St. John the Baptist (June 27), in Kemetby church;
as to the second part on Monday after St. Peter and St.
Paul (July 1), in Hundmanby church; and as to the third
part on the Wednesday following, in Scardeburgh church,
the priory of 10 kal. Junii (May 23), 1308. Wylton. Notice of a
visitation of the prior and brethren of the house of Feriby
on Humber on Wednesday in Whit week (June 5).

1429. 5 kal. Junii (May 28), 1308. Santon. Institution
and induction of Sir Martin de Grymeston, priest, to the
church of Collum, on the pres, of Sir Roger de Grymeston,
knt., and Juliana his wife.

1430. 6 kal. Junii (May 27), 1308. Santon. Mandate
to the dean of Buccros’ to sequestrate the fruits of the
church of Kirkeby in Hundoldale from 4 idus Aprilis
(April n). The letter was given to William Beucol to deliver
to the dean.

1431. 3 nonas Junii (June 3), 1308. Burton. Com¬
mission to the archb.’s official to correct certain articles
in the visitation of the deaneries of Buccros and Herthille,
given in the rolls annexed.

Item eodem die liberati fuerunt ibidem domino officiali

1 This is followed by “ Item alia fuerint read fuerunt; ibid., 1. 24,
priori et conventui de Hextildesham for.... it read presbiterii (sic);
quod recipiant fratrem Petrum de for Humphrey de Cokewald see
Goushille.” Page xli, 1. 18, for no. 1471.

Ferriby.

Cowlam.

Kirby

Underdale.

Correction.

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133

articuli sibi reservati, videlicet, die Lune in septimana
Pentecostes (June 3).

1432. 4 nonas Junii (June 2), 1308. Burton by Beverley. Beswick -
Licence to Sir William Daniel, knt., “cum itaque tarn
egritudine quam etate adeo sis contractus quod ad ecclesiam
tuam parochialem (Kilnwick) nequis comode accedere

pro divinis inibi audiendis,” to have an oratory for three
years in his manor of Besewyke.

1433. Nonis Junii (June 5), 1308. Burton by Beverley.

Mandate to the dean of Beverley to publish the excommu¬
nication of Robert de Crauncewyke for laying violent hands
on Richard son of Ralph Dusing, clerk.

1434. Acta contra magistrum Martinum de Grymeston’, „^ e Sk ^° r
rectorem ecclesie de Skyren. Memorandum quod die Sabbati ^"® ed a "' s th
videlicet vj idus Junii (June 8), anno grade M° ccc mo ?f immorai-
octavo, indiccione vj, in ecclesia beati Johannis Beverla- Ity '
censis, magister Martinus de Grymeston’ super lapsu
carnis commisso cum Agnete de Ryngburgh’, Clemencia

uxore Johannis de Benningholm, Malina sorore ejusdem
Agnetis, Agnete de Swyna, Johanna quondam ancilla
ejusdem rectoris, et Dionisia ancilla Thome, rectoris medie-
tatis ecclesie de Guthmundham, in visitacione venerabilis
patris, etc., facta in archidiaconatu Estridingie, diffamatus,
et super hiis inter alia coram predicto venerabili patre
judicialiter evocatus, quibusdam de predictis articulis
confessatis et quibusdam negatis, coram discretis viris,
magistris Petro de Dene et Willelmo de Beverlaco, clericis
familiaribus et auditoribus predicti domini archiepiscopi,
et Ricardo de Clyfton’, notario publico, personaliter con-
stitutus, pro adhibenda in futurum cautela a continuacione
peccati obligavit se cum juramento prestito corporaliter
tacto libro, ad amissionem beneficii sui si eum in futurum
cum aliqua omnium predictarum mulierum peccare seu
ipsum super hoc canonice convinci contingat.

1435. 2 idus Junii (June 12), 1308. Preston in Holder- Lookington -
nesse. Institution and induction of Sir John de Schadworth,
priest, to the church of Lokington, on the pres, of Sir Peter

de Malo lacu, knt.

1436. 8 idus Junii (June 6), 1308. York. Presentation 'Sa*, 19 * 1,
by )., abbot and convent of St. Mary’s, York, of Master Underdale -
John de Craucum junior, elk., to the church or portion

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which James de Warewyke had held in the church of
Kirkeby in Hundolfdale, vacant by James’s resignation. 1

2 idus Junii (June 12), 1308. Swyne. Commendation and
induction of Master John de Craucumbe junior.

Hotham. 1437. 2 idus Junii (June 12), 1308. Swyne. Institution

and induction of Richard de Insula, subdeacon, to the
church of Hothum on the pres, of John de Insula. 2

1438. Idibus Junii (June 13), 1308. Otryngham. Man¬
date to the prioress and convent of Swyne, for their greater
tranquillity, to send within eight days Margaret de Thorne,
a nun of their house, to the house of Hanepole, of the
same (the Cistercian) order. Her cost was taxed at 9 d. a
week. Mandate to the prioress of Hanepole to receive her
(see no. 1239).

1439. Same day and place. Commission to the archb.’s
official to correct the excesses found in the visitation of
the deaneries of Herthille and Buccros.

ordered' 1 ' 17 1440. Eisdem die et loco. Inquisicio facta insuper le
budding on Northecrouche in ecclesia de Swyna. Officiali archidiaconi
sideofswlne Estridingie et rectori capelle de Sutton’ in Holdemes’.
MeNor?he ed diocesano (sic) visitacionis nostre progressu comperimus
belonged’ to n011 es * q u °ddam edificium, ecclesie parochiali de
tbe°nuns 0 Swyna in pariete boriali ejusdem ecclesie quasi sub eadem
3donere ar " contignacione conjunctum, quod priorissa et conventus de
i, to. 200.3 Swyna asserunt esse suum et ad earum disposicionem
pertinere debere, ubi eciam moniales predicte a tempore
cujus memoria non existit lanas suas consueverunt aptare

1 12 kal. Nov. (Oct. 21), 1308.
Cawode. Exemplification of letters
of pope Clement V, dated at
Poitiers, 3 nonas Aug., 3rd year
(Aug. 3, 1308), empowering John
de Craucumbe junior, rector of a
mediety of the church of Roxeby,
Lincoln diocese, worth twelve marks
a year, to hold at the same time
a portion in the church of Kyrkeby
in Hundolfdale, worth sixteen
marks a year, “ qui in liberalibus
artibus adeo per Dei graciam
laudabiliter profecisse diceris quod
in illis meruisti Parisiis cathedram
ascendere magistralem ” (i, fo.

198*). See C.P.L., ii, 42. 4 kal.

Dec. (Nov. 28), 1315. Leave to
Master John de Craucumbe, rector
of Kirkeby in Huudoldale, to

study for three years (ii, fo. 163d).

2 3 kal. Maii (April 29), 1310.
Thorpe by York. Sir Richard de
Insula, precentor of Beverley and
rector of Botyl (Bootle) and Ho¬
thum, York diocese, had leave to
study for two years (i, fo. 213).

3 Fo. 199* is given in Gray’s
Register, p. 22, endorsed: " Ista
cedula contingit abbatem Albe-
marlie.” It is an ordination,
dated May 1, 1228, about the
churches in Holderness belonging
to the abbot and convent of
Aumale, Preston, Mappleton, With-
ornwick. Burton Pidsea, Waghen,
Aldbrough, Skeckling, Kilnsea,
Tunstall, Paul, Thorngumbald, and
the chapel of Birstall.

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 135

et reponere, sicut dicunt; parochianis dicte ecclesie et aliis
in contrarium asserentibus, videlicet, quod edificium pre¬
dictum semper fuit porcio parochialis ecclesie et appellatur
North Crouche, estque in eo altare sancti Andree. Olim,
eciam, cum prioratus de Swyna esset igne consumptus,
parochiani concesserunt ad tempus ut videtur monialibus
supradictis quod possunt construere in illo edificio quoddam
solarium et in eo reponere lanas suas, set adhuc eo tempore
celebrabatur ad altare ut asseritur supradictum, unde
edificium illud est totaliter discoopertum et ruine exposi-
tum occasione discordie supradicte. Quocirca vobis man¬
damus quatinus per viros fidedignos et juratos, nulli sus-
pectos, per quos premissa melius sciri poterunt, an scilicet
edificium predictum sit porcio parochialis ecclesie, an ad
moniales predictas debeat pertinere, et ad quern vel quos
reparacio et sustentacio ejusdem pertineat, meram et
plenam in omnibus inquiratis diligenter veritatem; certi-
ficantes nos distincte et aperte super omnibus que feceritis
et inveneritis in premissis, quam cicius comode fieri poterit,
per vestras patentes litteras harum seriem continentes.

Nos enim in premissis et ea contingentibus vobis vices
nostras committimus cum cohercionis canonice potestate.

Valete.

x Decretum domini W. Gyffard’ in domo de Swyna. In °[[ t r a e t e io ^ ft of
Dei nomine amen. Nos, W., permissione divina Eboracensis by‘“ C hb 0ry
archiepiscopus, Anglie primas, volentes statum domus de omard.
Swyna tarn in capite quam in membris per Dei graciam in Church
melius modo propicio reformare, districte precipiendo services,
statuimus quod divinum officium tarn in psalmodiis quam
cantibus tractatim et distincte fiat cum devocione debita
sicut decet, et quod moniales simul dormiant ut tenentur,
simulque surgant ad matutinum (sic), et in recessu a choro
bona exhibeatur custodia, ne aliqua possit divertere vel
exire, aut eciam secretum habere consilium cum quocumque.
Silencium in choro, claustro, refectorio et dormitorio dis- Secu]ars
tricte servetur. Quod chorus, claustrum et infirmaria
custodiantur a discursu secularium, ita quod nullus masculus
ingrediatur claustrum vel infirmariam nisi sit causa pre- Ban uet
dicacionis, vel eciam medicine; et quod commessaciones [et] ings.
potaciones seorsum in cameris nullo modo fiant decetero,

1 This decree is not given in {Reg. Giffard, p. 146). A decree
Gifiard’s Register, although one after a visitation on Nov. 4, 1314,
dated Jan. 13, 1267-8, is entered is given in no. 1629.

136 REGISTER OF ARCHTISHOP GREENFIELD

set nec moniales claustrales infirmariam frequentent ut
ubi (sic) conventicula faciant et tractatus inanes. Precipi-
mus eciam quod sicut in habitu exterius religionis obser-
vanciam representent ita invicem caritatis sinceritatem
intrinsecus tenere studeant et servare. Item, precipimus
quod omnes moniales priorisse obediant et ejus salubria
monita et mandata, correpciones et correceiones reverenter
suscipiant, peragant et conservent. Et quia decet ut que
alias dignitate precellit virtute preimineat, precipimus
quod priorissa circa conventus sui custodiam sit attenta,
sequaturque conventum in choro jugiter et in claustro,
presitque cotidianis capitulis personaliter nisi per forinseca
domus sue negocia fuerit prepedita. Proclamaciones faciat
et audiat, correceiones adhibeat sine delectu quolibet per-
sonarum, fovendo quietas et inobedientes acriter castigando,
sicque singulis se conformet quod vivendi regulam eis
prestet ut magis animos benignitate videatur allicere quam
pungere per rigorem. Comedat eciam in refectorio et
jaceat in dormitorio, nisi sibi iminuerit vel infirmitas ob-
steterit qua in infirmaria commedere compellatur; et
cum ita contigerit, advocet secum aliquas de conventu,
nunc has, nunc illas, proviso quod nec in prandio nec post
diu in potacionibus commorentur ibidem, potacionibus
preterquam in horis prandii ibi penitus interdictis, set
statim redeant in claustrum ut ibi faciant sicut alie de
conventu. Quod si priorissam quavis de causa abesse
contigerit, subpriorissa quo ad omnia observanciam regu-
larem contingencia supleat vices suas. Item, parlatorium
per unam de senioribus et sanioribus de conventu stricte
custodiatur ita quod nulla monialis possit exire vel fabulari
cum aliquo seculari masculo vel femina, nisi obtenta licencia
a priorissa vel suppriorissa et tunc ita alte fiat colloquium
quod custos parlatorii audire possit et intelfigere omnia
' proposita utrobique. In officio autem celerarie et sub-
celerarie preficiantur alique moniales mature et diligentes,
de quibus non sit suspicio levitatis, que secundum quod
ordinatum fuerit per ipsos qui presunt sibi commissa dis¬
pensed; et, ne horis indebitis potaciones fiant extra refec-
torium, intrent dormitorium cum aliis et claves celarii
secum reponant. Statuimus insuper et districte precipimus
quod omnes obedienciarii domus bis in anno compotum
suum reddant, unum scilicet in festo Pentecostes visualem
(sic), et alium in festo sancti Martini finalem, non in grossum

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set distincte per omnes particulas, ita quod appareat
singulorum industria vel defectus; quibusque (sic) una
cum instauro conscripto in rotulo videri possit in anno
future utrum instaurum creverit vel decreverit, et an
expense melius solito fuerint ordinate. Volumusque quod
rotulus compoti dupplicetur, et quod unus remaneat in
thesauraria et alius sub custodia priorisse. Item, ne obe- ^J'bfpSd’to
dienciarii exteriores claustralibus sint suspecti, precipimus " s un r s ec ^“re
quod tota pecunia domus undecumque recepta tribus
monialibus vel duabus electis integre committatur, ut
ipsam custodiant et ad negocia domus earn liberent quando
necesse fuerit per tallias sicut earn receperant; et demum
inde in compoto respondeant ut decebit. Item, precipimus
quod sigillum domus ponatur in cista cum tribus seruris, ™ e e h “;j' e of
quarum claves remanebunt, una penes priorissam et due
penes duas moniales providas et honestas, in qua cista
volumus omnia privilegia domus una cum cartis et instru-
mentis aliis collocari. Item, prohibemus ne decetero alique ^£“ l1
mulieres in moniales vel sorores, vel viri in fratres litteratos
vel laicos, vel eciam seculares pueri vel majores, ut instru-
antur seu ut perhendinent propriis vel domus sumptibus,
aliquatenus admittantur sine nostra licencia speciali; et
mulieres seculares in infirmaria, coquina et eciam in curia
infra octo dies amoveantur omnino, et nec ipse vel alie
superflue introducantur decetero caveatur. Idem fiat de
masculis si qui superfluant in aliquibus officinis intra vel
extra. Item, ne divinum officium per aliquarum necgli-
genciam diminuatur vel eciam minus solempniter expleatur,
firmiter inhibemus ne alique sane vel ad sequendum con-
ventum potentes in infirmaria permittantur morari, set ad
sequendum divinum officium compellantur. Prohibemus
eciam ne corrodia sive liberaciones exnunc aliquibus per-
sonis nostro irrequisito assensu vendantur vel quomodolibet
concedantur. Volumus insuper et ordinamus quod frater fh^mas to
Thomas agat domus negocia loco magistri tam intra quam ae'hlfuS ° f
extra, de consilio et connivencia priorisse, donee duxerimus
aliter ordinandum; proviso quod in majoribus negociis
consilium conventus vel sanioris partis tam per priorissam
quam per fratrem predictum unanimiter requiratur, et
quod idem frater ea utiliter exequi studeat sicut provisum '* fo - 200d -
fuerit; ita quod dicta priorissa necesse non habeat egredi,
nisi quando ipsa negocia presenciam suam exigunt persona-
lem. Alii autem fratres litterati divinis intendant ofheiis mferS.

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sicut eis incumbit, ita quod non egrediantur portam vel
ecclesiam, vel evagentur in curia, nisi certa causa subfuerit
brother, et honesta. De laicis vero fratribus statuimus quod officia
sibi injuncta studiose peragant et discrete; horasque suas
quo ad oraciones et jejunia secundum ordinis statuta
conservent; singulisque diebus dominicis in loco capituli
fratrum conveniant, et, si qui contra regularem observan-
ciam transgressi fuerint, per fratrem Thomam vel alium
seniorem quem presentem esse contigerit transgressiones
suas humiliter studeant emendare, et ea que utilitatem
domus respiciunt ibi communiter providere procurent.
Adjuramus insuper omnes et singulos, tam majores quam
minores, quod mutuam inter se teneant et foveant caritatem,
ab omni rixa et discidio abstinentes ut capud ad membra,
et sic ea adinvicem se conforment q'uod Deo quiete spiritu-
que sincero valeant deservire. Hec autem precepta et
statuta in virtute obediencie sub pena excommunicacionis
plene et per omnia precipimus observari et in conventu
semel singulis mensibus recitari, scituri quod contemptores
seu contemptrices eorundem quam cicius inde nobis con-
stiterit graviter puniemus. Dat. in capitulo de Swyna
iij nonas Novembris (Nov. 3), A.D. M° cc mo lxx mo tercio et
pontificatus nostri septimo.

archb° v wui y Nos, Willelmus, permissione divina, etc., v nonas Julii
wickwane. (July 3), anno gracie M° cc mo octogesimo secundo, et
pontificatus nostri anno tercio, in monasterio de Swyna,
nostre diocesis, officium visitacionis salubriter excercentes,
premissa omnia approbamus eaque in singulis suis articulis
districte precipimus observari. Dat. in capitulo de Swyne,
anno gracie supradicto.

the Cr vfsit a a f - ter I 44 I - kal. Julii (June 14), 1308. Otringham. De-
Hampoie cretum de Hanepol’. Priorisse et conventui de HanepoP.
priory. Dudum in vestro monasterio visitacionis officium excer¬
centes, quedam inter cetera correccione digna invenimus,
que pro utilitate domus vestre reformanda duximus in
observed be hunc modum. In primis injungimus quod regula, quantum
kept. sUence est vobis possibile, in hiis que ad ordinem vestrum pertinent
custodiatur, et silencium locis et horis debitis observetur,
et illud infringentes juxta regulam puniantur. Item,
vante S ro e be < l™ a domus vestra est in debili statu quantum ad temporalia,
dismissed, tibi priorisse precipimus et injungimus quod diligenter
examinare et inquirere facias qui servientes sint utiles
et idonei, et qui non, et inutiles amoveantur omnino. Item,

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inhibemus ne aliqua monialis extra portam sororum in ^ a " n or n drink
hostellaria comedat aut bibat nisi cum honestis personis, “ e" 654 -

de quibus non possit oriri sinistra suspicio; et adjuncta
sibi domina matura et provecte etatis ac de licencia priorisse
vel suppriorisse. Item, non vendantur decetero lane pre- ^°^ ld ott0
manibus nisi magna necessitas imineat, et hoc de consensu beforehand -
conventus. Item, omni anno compotum de omnibus bonis accounts,
domus coram priorissa et tribus vel quatuor senioribus de
conventu exquisite reddatur et postmodum toti conventui
innotescat. Item, nulla secularis persona decetero jaceat STsiSp'ta 5
in dormitorio cujusquam sexus fuerit vel etatis. Item, dorter -
firmiter inhibemus ne decetero concedantur corrodia vel
pensiones annue, maneria seu grangie ad fiimam perpetuam or
vel ad tempus non modicum dimittantur, alienacionesve “gj*
inmobilium fiant, aut alique persone recipiantur ad habitum licence,
monialium, sororum vel conversorum, aut teneantur in
domo puelle a tempore quo compleverint xij annum, vel
alie seculares mulieres sine licencia nostra speciali. Item,
quia didicimus quod alique, vestri monasterii monialesou°t n of n the g °
septa domus ejusdem exeuntes extra suum monasterium
cum secularibus in ordinis scandalum evagantur pro libito 4he prioress,
voluntatis, priorisse licencia non obtenta, alie vero, licet
de licencia obtenta, quandoque exeant, in assignato eis
termino minime revertuntur, in virtute obediencie precipi-
mus et firmiter injungimus quod decetero nulla monialis
exeat septa monasterii' nisi de licencia priorisse vel sub-
priorisse, et que contrafecerit puniatur juxta ordinis dis¬
ciplinary Item, non licencieritur amodo moniales ad oniyto e visit
exeundum alicubi nisi ad visitandum amicos vel suos f r J a n t f 0 s n5 or
parentes, et tunc ex causa honesta, cum una domina socia f ° 0 n r ce I5 a d ^“
approbate conversacionis et provecte etatis, et hoc semel
in anno dumtaxat, nec tunc ultra xv dies extra monaster-
ium moram trahant. Moniales eciam sic exeuntes et in th#
termino assignato eisdem minime revertentes preter penam St “tail e
super hoc in ordine vestro provisam alias non exeant
sine nostra licencia speciali preobtenta. Hec autem salubria
monita, correcciones et injuncta vobis priorisse sub pena
deposicionis, ceteris vero omnibus et singulis de conventu
sub pena excommunicacionis firmiter injungimus obser-
vanda, preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus juxta
sua demerita infligendas. Valete.

1442. 12 kal. Julii (June 20), 1308. Humbelton. Com-

mission to the archbishop’s official of York to try the case

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about the vicarage of Skipse between Peter de Bilton,
priest, the presentee, and William Littel, chaplain, in
possession.

1443. 11 kal. Julii (June 21), 1308. Mapilton in Holder-
nes. Commission to Sir Martin de Grymeston, rector of
Collum, and Master William de Bebiry, to correct the cont-
perta in the visitation of the archdeaconry of the E.R.

3 kal. Julii (June 29), .1308. Bridelington. Commission
to the archbishop’s official and his commissary-general to
correct the comperta in the archbishop’s visitation touching
Sirs Robert de Percy, Geoffrey Salvayn and Walter de
Faucumberge, knts.

1444. 2 kal. Julii (June 30), 1308. Hundmanby. Letter
to the prior and convent of Shelford to receive brother
Henry of York, a canon of Bridelington, the cost of his
stay being defrayed by his own house. “ Omnia quarta
et sexta feria pane et cervisia et leguminibus sit contentus,
et eisdem feriis unam in capitulo a presidente recipiat dis-
ciplinam, omni insuper ebdomada psalteria tria dicat.”

Same day and place. “ Penitencia privata injuncta
fratri Simoni le Conestable ” (Guisborough Chart., ii, 379 n).

1445. July 3, 1308. Scardeburgh. Licence to John
Bard of Hosgodeby, “cum manerium tuum de Osgodeby 1
a parochiali ecclesia tua multum distet, nec tibi aut tuis
ad ipsam ecclesiam facilis sit accessus,” to hear divine
service in the oratory in his manor of Osgodeby for five
years.

A similar licence to Robert de Wyerne for an oratory
or chapel in his manor of Neubigging’.

1446. July 4, 1308. Filing. Commission to the arch¬
bishop’s official of York and Sir William de Jafford to audit
the accounts of Stephen de Swyna and John de Homese,
priests, executors of the will of William de Ticton, deceased.

1447. 2 nonas Julii (July 6), 1308. Whiteby. Mandate
to the dean of Dykering to pay to Henry Bulhals, priest,
celebrating in the chapel of Osgoteby, what he had been
accustomed to receive lest he should be compelled to beg,

1 Osgodby and Newbyging in
the parishes of Cayton and Hun-
manby (see no. 1447). 12 kal. Jan.
(Dec. 21), 1313. Scroby. Bard had
leave to hear divine service in his
chapel of Osgodby for three years,

going to the parish church on
Christmas day, the Epiphany,
Easter, Ascension day, Whit-Sun-
day and the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist (ii, fo. i45d). Cayton
church is dedicated to the Baptist.

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although the archb. had interdicted the chapel and sus¬
pended the priest. 1

1448. Same day and place. Commission to the archb.’s
official of York and his commissary-general to correct the
comperta in the archb.’s visitation in the schedule annexed.

Sir Robert Hildyard, knt., named in the margin.

Last entry repeated. i fo soid.

1449. 17 kal. Aug. (July 16), 1308. Siggeston’. Littera
directa priori de Kirkam quod admittat fratrem Galfridum
de Caldebek’, canonicum de Gyseburne. Item, alia priori
et conventui de Bridelington’ quod admittant fratrem
Hugonem de Croft’, canonicum de Gyseburne ( Guisborough
Chart., ii, 373).

1450. 10 kal. Aug. (July 23), 1308. Keldholm. Littera ^«cr to the
quod aliquis prior subveniat presbitero mendicanti. Priori Sham 0 n
et conventui de Kirkam. Inter cetera pie devocionis Adam of
opera illud Altissimo credimus fore gratum, quod ad subven- a poor priest,
cionem pauperum et debilium misericorditer elargitur.

Hec, inquam, elemosina est que patrem celestem exorat
in abscondito pro donante. Ad statum igitur compassiona-
bilem Ade de Tyverington’, pauperis presbiteri, latoris
presencium, propriis corporis sui auxiliis destituti, intuitum
convertentes, devocionem vestram in Domino piis duximus
visceribus requirendam quatinus dicto presbitero in domo
vestra de elemosina pro vite sue necessariis subvenire
velitis Dei intuitu et nostri rogaminis interventu. Valete.

1451. 4 nonas Aug. (Aug. 2), 1308. Newburgh {apud^f™™
Novum burgum). Notice to the official of the archdeacon of

the E.R. that the sequestration of the goods of Master
William de Skeldergate, late rector of the church of Wharrum,
had been relaxed as his executors had given security for
repairing the houses belonging to that church.

1452. 14 kal. Oct. (Sept. 18), [1308]. Kirkeham. Rever-

endo in Christo patri, domino W., Dei gracia Eboracensi gsyjJj ti
archiepiscopo, Anglie primati, suus humilis et devotus “ jjj^ uiry

filius, frater Johannes de El. 2 salutem cum ornni-ar^^why

modis obediencia, reverencia et honore, tanto patri debitis. thauwuse
Vestre sanctitatis litteras recepimus xvj° kalendas Octo- imprisoned

for 17 years

1 6 kal. Oct. (Sept. 26), 1308. been celebrating there (i, fo. 205). an upwar<
Wylmerleye. Notice to the same 2 John de Elveley was prior of
of the relaxation of the sequestra- Kirkham, 1304-1310. William
tion and of the suspension of Henry occurs as prior, 1276-1300.
called Bolehals, priest, who had

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from the
Carham ai

bris tenorem qui [sequitur continentes]:—Willelmus per-
missione divina, etc., dilecto filio, priori de Kirkeham,
salutem, graciam et benediccionem. Super hiis que de
sta[tu] Thome canonici vestri; carceris custodie in domo
vestra per septemdecim annos et amplius ut dicitur manci-
pati, nobis sunt lacrimabiliter nunciata .... Man¬
damus quatinus de statu ipsius Thome et causa quare
sic in carcere detinetur, ac de aliis que circa hoc fuerint
attendenda, infra se . . . . presencium nos reddatis per
vestras litteras que harum tenorem contineant dilucide cer-
ciores. Valete. Dat. apud Cawode,. xviij 0 kalendas.

Volentes igitur vestro mandato super premissis humiliter
parere ut tenemur, de statu ipsius et causa quare carceris
custodie extiterat mancipatus diligent[er] .... capitulo
e inquisivimus, nolentes quicquam de persona ipsius ex
t proprio capite temere dicere seu diffinire, nisi ipsorum
£ mediante consilio et discrecione .... fratrum nostrorum
vobis infrascripta insinuamus de hiis que personam suam
f contingunt in hac parte. Memoratus siquidem Thomas
•, tempore bone m[emorie] .... nuper prior’ domus nostre
de Kirkeham duo sigilla adulterina fabricavit, unum vide-
0 licet sigillum commune capituli nostri, et aliud sigillum
prioris Willelmi: .... nes nos in thesauraria nostra.
Qui, cum eadem sigilla fabricasset, ipsum instigante diabolo

licenciam peciit a predicto priore Willelmo e.

spaciatus et optinuit, qui contempto loco illo ad quem
licenciam habuit et contra obedienciam sui prioris iter apud
1 Carham arripuit latenter .... transgrediens per quatuor
h dietarum spacia una cum equis et hernasio domus nostre
quo illuc veniente litteras sub nomine prioris scriptas per
cum et . . . . magistris de Carham et ecclesiarum nostrarum
Northumbrie falso et maliciose tradidit, per quas litteras
diversas pecuniarum summas ab eis fraudulenter ....
per regnum Anglie divagando et in abditis moram trahendo,
necnon luxuriose vivendo consumpsit, prout rei eventus
postmodum comprobavit .... suo priori inobedientem,
in rebus communibus manifestum furem, et falsarium, ut
satis liquet per suprascripta ipsius absenciam Dei replente
.... ipse postmodum divina prophanans apud Cante-
brigiam de facto celebravit, ex quo irregularitatem incurrit,
qui in hujusmodi criminibus perseverans per .... per
totum regnum Anglie requisitus et tandem, divina dis-
ponente gracia inventus, invitus et renitens ad propriam

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domum in seculari habitu .... propter maleficia sua
extiterat incarceratus et per breve regium de regio carcere foimd and
ad procuracionem fratrum nostrorum et ejusdem loci
episcopi liberatus et . . . . villa in lecto cum focaria sua
nudus cum nuda alias inventus est a fratribus nostris,
unde ipso domi perducto ipsius anime salutem o ... .
se convertat in futurum precaventes, necnon statuto
generalis capituli innitentes de consilio capituli sui prior Prior
Willelmus decrevit et diffinivit .... secure quo ad viveret he
inclusus foret, penitenciam continuam acturus de commissis. | a °" ( ^ !d b | nd
Et quilibet archiepiscopus eandem penitenciam pro suo

tempore confir.eadem domo qua detinetur alia has C bee“ ree

sigilla lapidea fabricavit de quibus erat convictus, et que
adhuc optinemus et vincul .... captus fuit in campo
ab itinerantibus, nec potest ullus hominum aliquam contri- g^° f, g1c
cionem in ipso videre vel perpendere, set animo obstin[ato]

.... pluribus fratrum nostrorum de dampno eis inferendo, He would be
unde multi timent de morte si inter ipsos conversaretur /released,
vel a vinculis esset .... nonnulli fratrum quod cicius
habitum abicient ituri ad seculum quasi cum ipso apostata
morentur. Preterea fuit aliquo tempore frater saccorum
.... bros et omamenta ecclesie sue asportando et furtive
contractando ut satis liquet pluribus et verisimiliter conjec-
turamur quod multa .... absit esset a vinculis et custodia
liber, multa sunt alia enormia de quibus ad presens sub-
ticemus et ex causa. Predicta si placet vest .... ad
profectum animarum et commodum domus nostre in
Christo valeat per tempora diutuma.

1453. Friday, tne eve of St. Peter and St. Paul (June 28), *» fo - 2 ° 3 -
1308. Monastery of Bridelington. Adam de Heselarton,

Alan de Roston and Robert son of Stephen de Louthorp,
executors of the will of Robert de Heselarton deceased,
condemned by the archbishop to pay to John de Cotum
and his wife 88 marks “ pro matrimonio seu ad maritandum
prefatam uxorem dicti Johannis debitis et eciam assignatis.”

Forty marks to be paid within a month and the balance
at the Nativity of St. John the Baptist following.

The same executors were also condemned to pay to
Robert, son of Robert de Heselarton, who was under
25 years of age but over 14, Sir John de Heselarton, knt.,
his kinsman, being his guardian, the sum of 10 marks
bequeathed to him by the testator.

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Hotham. 1454. 3 nonas Sept. (Sept. 3), 1308. Cawode. Com¬

mission to Master Robert de Rippelingham, priest, chan¬
cellor and canon of York, in accordance with papal letters,
to reconcile with water blessed by the archbishop the
church of Hothum polluted by blood shedding.

Mappieton. 1455. 6 idus Sept. (Sept. 8), 1309. Cawode. Similar

commission to Masters Robert de Pykering and John de
Nassington, priests, canons of York, in relation to the
churchyard of Mapilton in Holdemes.

Aidbrough i 456- x 4 kal. Oct. (Sept. 18), 1308. Cawode. Sir Martin

de Grymeston, rector of Collum, appointed coadjutor to
Sir John, vicar of Aldburgh in Holdemes', “ qui, sui non
compos neque tempus neque finem expensarum habens,
bona vicarie sue predicte dilapidari et prodige consumi
permittit.”

ter ‘of York’ I 457- 8 kal. Oct. (Sept. 24), 1308. Cawode. Admissio

Ster’of a the domini Bertrandi de Fargis 1 ad archidiaconatum Estri-
abbot^of st. dingie. Capitulo nostro Ebor. Litteras religiosi viri, abbatis
YS, S in B.M. Ebor., executoris subdelegati ad infrascripta a venera-
executor ot bili et discrete viro, domino Guillelmo Arnaldi, sacrista
duit a hehad Burdegalensi, executore principali per sedem apostolicam
to’tt^aroh- deputato, recepimus, tenorem qui sequitur continentes:—
thc C E n R o£ Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis, visuris vel audituris,
Bertrand de abbas monasterii B.M. Ebor., executor subdelegatus ad
canon’of infrascripta a venerabili et discrete viro, domino Guillelmo
and yoa. Arnaldi, sacrista Burdegalensi, executore principali per
sedem apostolicam deputato, salutem in Domino sempi-
temam. Dudum sanctissimus pater et dominus, dominus
clemens divina providencia papa quintus, volens venerabili
viro, domino Bertrando de Fargis, canonico ecclesie Bur-
degalensis, nunc canonico Ebor., facere graciam specialem,
canonicatum ipsius ecclesie Ebor. cum plenitudine juris
canonici auctoritate apostolica contulit et eidem providit
de illo, ipsumque de ipso per suum anulum presencialiter
investivit. Et nichilominus personatum seu dignitatem
cum cura vel sine cura ad cujuscumque vel quorum cumque
eleccionem, collacionem, provisionem vel quamcumque
aliam disposicionem spectantes, si in dicta Ebor. ecclesia
simul vel separatim vacabant tunc seu vacaverint, vel
antea vacare contigerit, quos ipse vel procurator suus ad

1 For an account of Bertrand de was vacant by the death of j'ohti
Fargis see no. 68. The archdeaconry of Crowcombe (no. 72).

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hoc legitime constitutus infra unius mensis spacium post-
quam ad ipsum vel eundem procuratorem de hujusmodi
personatus vel dignitatis vacacione perveniret duceret
acceptandum conferendum sibi cum juribus et pertinenciis
suis universis, extunc donacioni apostolice reservavit,
dicto domino sacrista Burdegalensi una cum reverendis in
Christo patribus Agenensi et Sentonensi episcopis et eorum
quolibet in solidum super hoc executoribus datis, prout in
litteris apostolicis eidem domino Bertrando super premissis
ab eodem domino papa concessis plenius continetur. 1
Presentatis siquidem dicto domino sacriste litteris apostolicis
memoratis, ipse, prout ex ipsarum litterarum tenore potuit,
certos processus in execucione hujusmodi grade ordinavit
et fecit, nobisque et aliis in dicto processu contentis et
cuilibet in solidum commisit et mandavit ut ad provisionem
seu collacionem dicto domino Bertrando, nunc canonico
Ebor., faciendam de dictis dignitate seu personatu pro-
cederemus juxta predictarum apostolicarum litterarum
et processus continencias et tenores, et omnia alia et singula
exequeremur eidem domino sacriste injuncta in litteris
apostolicis supradictis, sicut in processu facto et consignato
per manum Petri Angeli, sacrosancte Romane ecclesie et
alme urbis prefecti, notarii pupplici, et sigillo dicti sacriste
sigillato continetur, ut prima facie apparebat. Verum diu
post premissa veniens ad nos Ricardus de Cicestria clericus,
procurator substitutus a magistro Bertrando de Rupe
clerico, procuratore principali dicti domini Bertrandi de
Fargis, prout apparet per quoddam instrumentum puppli-
cum manu Willelmi de Sireston’ clerici, auctoritate apos-
tolica et imperiali notario puplico, confectum, et ipsius
signo consignatum, et asserens quod de novo pervenerat
ad eum quod archidiaconatus Estridingie in ecclesia Ebor.,
quern quondam magister Johannes de Craucumbe defunctus
obtinebat, per ipsius magistri Johannis obitum vacabat
et vacat in presenti, ipsum archidiaconatum sic vacantem,
prout ex tenore dictarum litterarum apostolicarum domino
suo de jure debetur, acceptavit procuratoris nomine domini
Bertrandi de Fargis supradicti, ac nos instanter requirens
ut secundum formam litterarum predictarum nobis in
hac parte directarum ipsum archidiaconatum sic vacantem
et ab eo nomine quo supra taliter acceptatum conferre
curaremus et eidem providere de eodem. Nos itaque abbas,
1 This provision is dated July 30, 1309 (C.P.L., ii, 12).

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*C5.

executor subdelegatus predictus, tanquam Alius obediens
volentes hujusmodi negocium exequi reverenter ut tenemur,
dictum archidiaconatum ab eodem procuratore substitute
ut predictum est nomine quo supra acceptatum, et post
acceptacionem eandem si dicto domino Bertrando de
Fargis et nulli alii de jure debeatur, cum omnibus juribus
et pertinenciis suis eidem domino Bertrando de Fargis in
personam procuratoris sui substituti memorati auctoritate
nobis commissa tenore presencium assignamus et conferi-
mus et ei providemus de ipso, dictumque procuratorem
substitutum ejus nomine per tradicionem cirotecarum
nostrarum, quantum ad nos pertinet, de archidiaconatu
predicto presencialiter investimus; protestantes quod per
assignacionem et collacionem hujusmodi, si sibi non debeatur
archidiaconatus predictus, non intendimus prejudicare
dicto domino Bertrando, nec alicui alii, quin ad aliam
digultatem seu personatum quam vel quern vacare contin-
geret ex tunc, et si sibi deberetur, de jure possit habere
recursum. In quorum omnium testimonium et probacionem
pleniorem presens instrumentum puplicum per notarium
Willelmum suprascriptum scribi fecimus et puplicari et
nostri sigilli appensione muniri. Dat. et act. apud Overton’
decimo quarto die mensis Septembris, anno gracie M° ccc mo
octavo, indiccione sexta, presentibus discretis viris, magis-
tris Johanne. de Sneynton’, Willelmo de Brampton’, clericis,
et pluribus aliis testibus ad premissa vocatis specialiter et
rogatis. Et ego Willelmus de Sireston’ clericus Ebor.
diocesis, puplicus apostolica ac imperiali auctoritate notar-
ius, premissis una cum dictis testibus sub die, anno, in¬
diccione prenotatis presens interfui eaque de mandato
dicti domini abbatis scripsi et in hanc puplicam formam
redegi meoque signo consueto et nomine signavi in fidem
premissorum pleniorem. Cujus virtute mandati prefatum
dominum Bertrandum de Fargis in persona procuratoris
sui ad archidiaconatum Estridingie admisimus, quatenus
de jure tenemur, si ei et nulli alii debeatur, sal vis nobis
et ecclesie nostre Ebor. excepcionibus et defensionibus
omnibus competentibus et competituris tarn contra per¬
sonam quam graciam et execucionem omnem in hac parte
habitam et habendam; salva eciam nobis potestate con-
ferendi dignitatem et personatum quoscumque, ac eciam
officia seu beneficia quecumque cum in ecclesia predicta
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seu debita non fuerint virtute grade supradicte. Quodrca
vobis mandamus quatinus circa personam prefati domini
Bertrandi in premissis ulterius exequamini quod est vestrum.
Valete. 1

1458. 15 kal. Nov. (Oct. 18), 1308. Cawode. Institu¬
tion and induction of Geoffrey de Santon, deacon, to the
church of Hoton juxta Watton, on the pres, of the prior
and convent of Watton, of the order of Sempringham.

1459. 8 kal. Dec. (Nov. 24), 1308. Cawode. Mandate
to the archbishop’s official of York or his commissary-
general to act in the case about the church of Foxholes
between Master Adam de Louther, priest, the presentee,
and Sir John de Benestede in possession.

10 kal. Dec. (Nov. 22), 1308. Cawode. Decano nostro de
Dikering’. Dudum nobis abbas et conventus B.M. Ebor.
magistrum Adam de Louther presbiterum ad ecclesiam de
Foxholes nostre diocesis vacantem et ad suam presentationem
presentarunt 2 spectantem, [cumque] 3 ex inquisicione [ad
mandatum nostrum] 3 canonice facta super predicte ecclesie
vacacione et aliis articulis consuetis intellexerimus 4 quod
dicta ecclesia de Foxholes 5 de facto non vacabat pro eo
quod dominus Johannes de Benestede ejusdem ecclesie
possessioni incumbit 6 tibi in virtute obediencie firmiter
injungendo mandamus quatinus cites peremptorie predictum
dominum Johannem de Benestede quod per se vel per
procuratorem sufhcienter instructum coram compareat
[nobis vel commissario nostro in hac parte speciali] 7 in
nostra Ebor. ecclesia die Mercurii proximo post festum
Epiphanie Domini predicto [presentato super predicta
ecclesia de justicia] 8 responsurus facturus ulterius et recep-
turus quod justicia suadebit. Diem vero citacionis et

1 2 kal. Marcii (Feb. 28), 1308-9.
Burton. Mandate to the rural
deans, rectors and others beneficed
in the archdeaconry of the E.R.
to obey the archdeacon, his official,
vicar and other ministers (i, fo.
2o6d). 5 nonas Julii (July 3), 1310.
Lanum. Another mandate to the
same effect was issued by the
archbishop (i, fo. 216). See no. 1508.

* “ Cujus occasione auctoritate
nostra per officialem archidiaconi
Estridingie ” crossed out.

8 Words in brackets interlined.

4 " Per earn de " crossed out.

5 Word illegible crossed out here.

6 “ Cujus .... penitus ignora¬
mus. Quocirca " crossed out.

7 Words in brackets interlined in
place of “ officiali nostro Ebor.
vel ejus commissario generali,” and
then interlined and crossed out
“ nostris specialibus commissariis
in hac parte.”

* Words in brackets interlined in
place of “ magistro Ade ad eandem
ecclesiam ut premittitur presentato
canonice super ea.” The last two
words crossed out.

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formam et quicquid feceris in premissis dicto officiali
nostro vel ejus commissario generali ut premittitur citra
diem predictum fideliter intimare procures per tuas patentes
litteras harum seriem continentes. Vale. Mandate to the
dean of Dykering, that the abbot and convent of St. Mary’s,
York, having presented Master Adam de Louther, priest, 1
to the church of Foxholes, and it having been ascertained
by inquisition that the church was not vacant inasmuch as
Sir John de Benestede was in possession, he is to summon
Sir John to appear in the church at York on Wednesday
after the Epiphany (Jan 8) to answer to the premises.

1460. 9 kal. Dec. (Nov. 23), 1308. Cawode. Licence to
Sir Robert de Corbrigge, 2 rector of Rosse, to study for three
years.” xxiij die Novembris, anno eodem, apud Cawode,
precepimus magistro Roberto, rectori ecclesie de Rosse
predicto, ibidem in camera nostra presenti et consencienti,
quod solvat seu distribuat per se vel per servientem suum
singulis annis dicti triennii pauperibus parochianis ecclesie
sue predicte xxs. in festo sancti Johannis baptiste per
visum decani nostri de Holdemesse.”

1461. Memorandum de articulis liberatis domino Mar¬
tino de Grymeston’ apud Cawode. Memorandum quod
vij kal. Dec. (Nov. 25), anno predicto liberati fuerunt
articuli extracti a reservatis alias domino et edificia
insufficiency, et eciam alii articuli extracti a domibus
religiosis in archidiaconatu Estridingie et Clyvelandie
domino Martino de Grymeston’ apud Cawode.

1462. 18 kal. Jan. (Dec. 15), 1308. Cawode. Mandate
to the prioress and convent of Swyne to receive Diota de
Skelton, 3 a nun of their house. For form see the admission
of Agnes de Thormodby, a nun of Basedale (no. 1210).

1463. 10 kal. Jan. (Dec. 23), 1308. Cawode. Ad ab-
' solvendum aliquem defunctum in excommunicacione si
o apparuerit de penitencia per evidencia signa. Officiali
f archidiaconi Estridingie. Intimavit nobis Willelmus Yoke-

dogge de Burton’ Pidse quod idem Willelmus auctoritate
ordinaria majoris excommunicacionis sentencia involutus
existit pro eo quod quamdam Matildam de Beghom, quam

1 Adam de Louther was after- rector of Ros, had leave to study
wards rector of Gilling-in-Ryedale for three years (ii, fo. i62d).

(no. 548). 3 Called Dionisia de Skelton in

2 Oct. 5, 1315. Munketon near no. 1481.

Ripon. Master Robert de Corbrig,

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de facto contra interdictum ecclesie tenuerat ut uxorem,
dimittere contumaciter recusavit, quodque predicta Matilda,
eadem sentencia innodata, nuper diem clausit extremum,
cui ecclesiastica sepultura ut dicitur denegatur. Quo-
circa vobis firmiter injungendo mandamus quatinus, si
premissa veritate nitantur, prefatum Willelmum a predicta
sentencia secundum formam ecclesie absolvatis; prefate
eciam defuncte, si de ipsius penitencia dum vixit per evi-
dencia signa constiterit, absolucionis beneficium canonice
impendatis, et ut ad ecclesiasticam sepulturam admitti
valeat licenciam tribuatis. Valete.

1464. 7 leal. Jan. (Dec. 26), 1308. Cawode. Memoran-
dum quod commissum fuit officiali Ebor. et ejus com-
missario generali negocium inquisicionis super defectibus
domorum, cancelli, librorum et aliorum omamentorum
ecclesie de Wharrum Percy terminandum.

1465. 4 nonas Jan. (Jan. 2), 1308-9. Cawode. Institu- Foxholes '
tion and induction of Sir John de Okham, elk., in the person

of Master Robert Bernard, elk., his proctor, to the church
of Foxholes, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of the
B.M., York. Okham had letters dimissory for all superior
orders.

1466. 2 kal. Feb., anno 3 1 (Jan. 31), 1308-9. Cawode. priory 3 ”
Licencia concessa priori et conventui de Kirkam quod
possint vendere unum corrodium Roberto Durdent. Priori con?™t 0?
et conventui de Kirkam. Ut Roberto Durdent in domo the prayer 3
vestra corrodium unum juxta convencionem, quam in- slf wmlam f
dempnitate monasterii vestri servata inire poteritis cum
eodem, concedere valeatis, ad preces nobilis viri, domini
Willelmi de Ros de Hamelake, necnon et magistri Nicholai ^ros, his
de Ros, fratris sui, hac vice vobis licenciam concedimus et grant a cor-
favorabiliter tolleramus; inhibicione super hoc in visita- hSL m to he ' r
cione nostra nuper facta nullatenus obsistente. Valete. cSrfmt,

1467. 8 idus Jan. (Jan. 6), 1308-9. Cawode. Com- to

mission to the archbishop’s official of York, or his com-
missary-general, to act in the case between the rectors of uo. 206.
the churches of Fyvelay and Scardeburgh and the parish- ey '
ioners of Fyvelay concerning the article contained in the
schedule annexed.

1468. 7 kal. Jan. (Dec. 26), 1308. Cawode. Institution Humbieton.

1 This should be the 4th year. The archb. was
on Jan. 31, 3rd year (no. 65).

at Arnold in Notts,

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and induction of Sir John de Humbelton, priest, to the
vicarage of the church of Humbelton, on the pres, of the
abbot and convent of Thome ton.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS QUARTUS.

1469. Feb. 2, 1308-9. Wilton’. Domine Johanne de
Moubray, priorisse domus de Swyna, et ejusdem loci con-
ventui. Meminimus quod nos, in vestro monasterio nuper
visitacionis ofhcium exercentes, vobis domine priorisse
omne genus alienacionis et onerose obligacionis interdixi-
mus sub penis gravissimis infligendis; certisque et legitimis
de causis dominam Josianam, commonialem vestram
providam et circumspectam, vobis dedimus adjutricem, ut
in expediendis domus vestre negociis ipsius requireretis
consilium et assensum; contra que nonnulla audivimus et
intelleximus per vos esse ad dampnum vestri monasterii
hactenus attemptata, et in brevi nisi remedium occurrerit
attemptanda, quorum occasione intendimus volente Domino
quam cicius tempus occurrerit oportunum ad domum
vestram descendere ac in premissis congrua remedia ad-
hibere. Ne igitur interim per vos aliqua dampnosa monas¬
terio attemptentur, firmiter inhibemus vobis priorisse
sub pena deposicionis, ceteris vero omnibus et singulis de
conventu sub pena excommunicacionis majoris, quas penas
contravenientes singule ipso facto incurrant, ne quascumque
alienaciones seu novas dimissiones terramm, reddituum
vel aliorum bonorum ad predictum monasterium spectan-
cium, aut eciam convenciones, obligaciones seu promissiones
domui vestre onerosas facere attemptetis eisve consensum
impendere quomodolibet presumatis sine nostra licencia
speciali. Valete.

1470. 14 kal. Marcii (Feb. 16), 1308-9. Wylton. Insti¬
tution and induction of Master Thomas de Whyten, priest,
to a mediety of the church of Tweng, on the pres, of the
prior and convent of Bridelington.

t 1471. 1 Feb. 18 (1308-9). Wylton. Purgacio prioris de
Kirkam. Priori de Kyrkham. Nuper dilectos et familiares
clericos nostros, magistros P. de Dene et Nicholaum de
Calneton’, pro recipienda purgacione vestra super quibus-
dam articulis in visitacione nostra compertis nos memini¬
mus destinasse, quorum relacione fideli accepimus pro

1 Hand in the margin pointing was the prior of Kirkham at this
to this entry. John de Elveley time.

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constanti quod vos super omnibus et singulis articulis, in
dicta visitatione nostra personam vestram tangentibus
compertis, in quibus esset de jure purgacio inducenda,
solempniter atque canonice vos purgastis; propter quod,
si pretextu articulorum hujusmodi opinionem vestram
penes canonicos vestros aut alios saltern de facto senseritis
aggravatam, vobis omnino famam vestram ac statum
pristinum restituimus justicia exigente; mandantes vobis
et in virtute sancte obediencie firmiter injungentes quatinus
omnia et singula que ad statum et officium prioris pertinent,
tarn in observancia regularis discipline quam in regimine
et administracione temporalium ad monasterium vestrum
spectancium, talem ac tantam curetis diligenciam et in-
dustriam adhibere quod in vestris actibus juxta reprehen-
sionis materia nequeat inveniri et a Domino possitis digne
retribucionis meritum reportare. Ceterum fratrem Umfre- prior s to b be
dum, 1 quondam suppriorem domus vestre, quern post
visitacionem nostram ex certis causis emisimus, ad suum ° ffice -
conventum volumus revocari, ita tamen quod in aliquo
non ponatur officio sine nostra licencia speciali. Valete.

1472. 8 kal. Marcii (Feb. 22), 1308-9. Wylton. Mem- Heslerton -
orandum quod emanavit littera ut relaxetur suspensio
ecclesie de Heselarton’ ita quod relaxacio ilia duret usque

ad dominicam in medio Quadragesime et non ultra, nisi
de quodam missali per parochianos dicte ecclesie provideatur
eidem, pro cujus defectu predicta ecclesia suspensa erat
per dominum Martinum de Grymston, correctorem, etc.

Et fuit littera directa eidem correctori. 2

1473. 4 kal. Marcii (Feb. 26), 1308-9. Burton’ juxta Mandltfto
Beverlacum. Littera directa officiali Ebor. in negocio

inter priorem et conventum de Watton’ et magistrum *Jj|
Martinum, dicentem se rectorem de Skyren. Officiali watton v.
nostro Ebor. Videtur nobis et consilio nostro quod excepcio tinofGrira-
in negocio coram vobis moto inter priorem et conventum ^Sseif “c-
de Watton’ ex parte una et magistrum Martinum de Grymes- torof Skeme
ton’, dicentem se rectorem ecclesie de Skiren’, ex altera,
ex parte dicti magistri Martini proposita, non debet sub-

1 Perhaps Humphrey de Coke- Grymeston, rector of Collum, and

wald who was sent to Carham in Master W. de Bebiry, elk., the arch-
Northumberland (no. 1427). bishop’s correctors in the arch-

2 3 nonas Marcii, anno 4 (March 5, deaconry of the E.R., to relax the
1308-9). Burton. Mandate, out of sentence of suspension or inter¬
regard for ( obtenlu ) Sir John de diet in the church of Heselarton
Heselarton, knt., to Sir Martin de (i, fo. 2o6d).

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sistere. Quocirca volumus et mandamus quatinus non
obstante excepcione predicta in causa eadem justicia previa
procedatis. Valete.

1474. 6 nonas Marcii (March 2), 1308-9. Burton by

Beverley. Mandate to Sir Martin de Grymeston, sequestra¬
tor in the archdeaconry of the E.R., to sell the residue in
his hands of the salt and salt herrings ( allecium) belonging
to John de Pycheford, deceased intestate, and to render
an account at York when required.

"'bp.Vf 0 1475- 3 nonas Marcii (March 5), 1308-9. Burton’,
bounce” Littera directa episcopo Lincolniensi ad denunciandum
Middleton Willelmum Gamel de Middelton’ excommunicatum, in-
excommu- tuitu vicissitudinis, obtentu, etc. Venerabili in Christo
ui forsaken patri, domino J. [Dalderby]; Dei gracia Lincolniensi epis-
fiidren md copo, Willelmus, permissione divina, etc., salutem et sincere
igs to a bbe r y . caritatis in Domino continuum incrementum. Dudum
nostram diocesim visitantes, comperimus quod Willelmus
Gamel de Middelton', nostre diocesis, Elene de Fridaythorp’,
uxori sue legitime, secundum legem conjugii adherere con-
tempnit, ac sibi et quatuor liberis suis procreatis ex ea
de bonis eorum communibus alimenta denegat ministrare;
super quibus ipsum Willelmum coram nobis ex officio
fecimus ad judicium legitime evocari, et demum eundem
pluries evocatum ac contumaciter non curantem, propter
suam contumaciam multiplicatam in hac parte contrac-
tam excommunicari fecimus et sic excommunicatum feci¬
mus pupplice nunciari sicque excommunicatus per tres
menses et amplius perstitit et adhuc persistit animo in-
durato. Idem insuper Willelmus, mandata ecclesie canonica
subterfugiens, terra sua quam tenuit in villa de Middelton’
predicta ad firmam per eundem dimissa, se extra nostram
diocesim transtulit et in monasterio de Barling’ in decanatu
de Langwath, 1 vestre diocesis, ut intelleximus, in obsequiis
abbatis ejusdem monasterii inoram trahit, claves ecclesie
ut premittitur contempnendo. Cum itaque locorum ordinarii
sibi invicem mutuum consilium et juvamen in hiis que ad
cultum justicie pertinent debeant impertiri, patemitatem
vestram in juris subsidium et obtentu mutue vicissitudinis
vobis in casu consimili rependende requirimus et rogamus
quatinus dictum Willelmum, tam in monasterio predicto

1 Langwath (Langworth) is an near the road from Lincoln to
error for Lawres. The village of Wragby.

Langworth is not far from Barlings,

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quam in ecclesiis et locis aliis circumvicinis quibus expedire
videritis, sic excommunicatum, pulsatis campanis, accensis
candelis, diebus dominicis et festivis intra missarum solemp-
nia, quando major populi multitudo aderit in eisdem,
faciatis tam pupplice et solempniter nunciari ut metu
cohercionis canonice ad reconciliacionis graciam celerius
inclinetur. De die vero denunciacionis et modo ac quicquid
facere decreveritis in premissis, nos, cum ex parte dicte
Elene requisiti fueritis, certificare velitis per litteras vestras
patentes harum seriem continentes. Conservet Altissimus
incolumitatem vestram ad regimen et honorem ecclesie sue
per tempora longiora.

1476. 6 idus Marcii (March 10), 1308-9. Mandate to sirjohn of
Sir Martin de Grymeston, sequestrator in the archdeaconry ou

of the E.R., to sequestrate the goods of Sir John de Ruda,
knt., deceased, “ de cujus testamenti confeccione non
constat. Et idem sequestrator non recipiat probacionem
testamenti ejusdem si quod sit, quousque cum domino
tractatum habuerit personalem.”

1477. 2 idus Marcii (March 14), 1308-9. Burton by John box.
Beverley. Licence to John Boox to hear divine service

in an oratory in his dwelling (mansum) in the town (villa)
of Kyngeston’ upon Hull, provided he attended the parish
church on Christmas day, the Epiphany, Easter, the
Ascension, Whit Sunday, and the Nativity of St. John
the Baptist “ ac eciam die festivitatis in cujus honore
predicta ecclesia fuerit constituta.”

Same day and place. Licence to John Boox, burgess of >. f ° “?■
Kyngeston upon Hulle, to buy the tithes for the coming
year from the demesnes of Sir Gilbert de Aton in the said
town, belonging to the parish church of Feriby.

1478. 16 kal. Aprilis (March 17), 1308-9. Burton by
Beverley. Licence to Master W. de Pikering, archdeacon
of Nottingham, to hear divine service in an oratory in his
dwelling in the grange of Lund.

13 kal. Aprilis (March 20), 1308-9. Burton. The same |„ d p b y er of
to Sir Peter de Ruddeby, rector of North Burton, 1 for an
oratory in his manor of North Burton.

1479. 12 kal. Aprilis (March 21), 1308-9. Mandate to Humbleton -
Sir Martin de Grymeston, sequestrator in the archdeaconry

of the E.R., not to levy 100s. from the abbot of Thornton,

Otherwise Cherry Burton,

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Appropria-

for certain causes he knew, and to relax the sequestration
in the church of Humbelton.

1480. 11 kal. Aprilis (March 22), 1308-9. Burton by
Beverley. Institution and induction of William de Cate-
feld, priest, to the church of Thorp Basset, on the pres,
of the king. 1

1481. Same day and place. Mandate, out of regard for
(obtentu) Sir Richard de Henneye, vicar of Barton, Lincoln
diocese, the archbishop’s confessor, to the prioress and
convent of Swyne, to receive back Dionisia de Skelton, a
nun of their house.

Eisdem die et loco. Inhibicio missa priorisse et conventui
de Swyna contra perhendinantes mulieres in domo. Priorisse
et conventui de Swyna. Dudum in vestro monasterio
visitantes, vobis inter cetera nos inhibuisse meminimus
ne seculares mulieres, que duodecimum annum complessent,
permitteretis intra septa monasterii vestri habitare absque
nostra licencia speciali; set vos, contra votum obediencie
venientes, quasdam seculares mulieres hujusmodi infra
septa vestra die noctuque commorantes presumitis temere
retinere. Volentes itaque nostram inhibicionem predictam,
quam non absque causis racionabilibus duximus faciendam,
inviolabiliter observari, vobis priorisse sub deposicionis ab
officio et singulis monialibus sub majoris excommunica-
cionis penis firmiter injungendo mandamus quatinus
quamcumque mulierem secularem, que duodecimum etatis
annum exegerit, faciatis infra octo dies a tempore recep-
cionis presencium amoveri; ita videlicet ut ex nunc infra
septa monasterii vestri quamcumque talem habitare nulla-
tenus permittatis absque nostra licencia speciali; scientes
quod si premissa dissimulaveritis adimplere, contra vos
exigente rebellione vestra gravius procedemus. Valete.

1482. March 27, 1309. Meaux. Submission by the
abbot and convent of Meaux of the church of Skypse to
the ordination of the archbishop.

28 die Marcii, 1309. Wilton.’ Appropriacio ecclesie de
Skypse. 2 Abbati et conventui de Melsa, Cisterciensis ordinis.

1 Feb. 26, 1308-9. Presentation of
William de Catefeld, chaplain,
upon the resignation of John son
of John de Westinton of Mutlinton,
to the church of Thorpe Basset,
in the king’s gift by reason of the
voidance of the abbey of St.
Albans (C.P.R., 1307-1313, p. 102).

2 For an account of the circum¬
stances attending the appropriation
of Skipsea church, see Chronica
Monasterii de Melsa (Rolls Series),
ii, 232. The manors of Wyke and
Myton had been given by the
convent to the king. See also

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Dum ex cura nobis injuncte sollicitudinis indigencium
necessitatibus subvenire et inter Christi pauperes bona
ecclesiastica dispensare tenemur, religiosas personas, in
monasteriis divinis obsequiis mancipatas, paupertate de-
pressas, nullatenus preterire debemus. Sane celeberrime
memorie dominus Edwardus, quondam rex Anglie, con-
siderans quasdam possessiones vestri monasterii, ex quibus
magna pars sustentacionis vestre provenit, regie dignitati jt^tain 07 ' 1 '
fore tam acomodas quam eciam fructuosas, voluit et induci property
vos fecit ut ipsas ei et suis heredibus pro quibusdam aliis ST convent
possessionibus deberetis permutacionis titulo assignare; RhStmn
ex qua permutacione succedente tempore casualiter et ^'’proved
preter propositum dicti regis accidit quod non mediocriter I t “! n v ^’^ Ie
damnificati fuistis, quod advertens excellentissimus prin- „
ceps, dominus noster Edwardus, rex Anglie, filius regis requested
predicti, vestroque statui pie compaciens, pro vobis affec- to^ve'
tuosas preces effudit ut si comode possemus vestram ino- povLty.
piam curaremus saltern in aliquo relevare. Nos, siquidem,
premissa non inmerito ponderantes, ac vestre devocionis “^rST
affectum grataque pietatis opera que in ipso monasterio {y e i^ d p °^£
exercetis ad memoriam reducentes, attendentes insuper ™rk S , and
quod vestrum monasterium ere alieno a non modico tem- granted
pore adeo oneratum existit quod nisi mediante subsidio p^rZusus
non poterit respirare, juste movemur et inducimur vobis of e skipse C a!
in tante necessitatis articulo subvenire. Porro vos ecclesiam °hey h were
parochialem de Skypse, nostre diocesis, cujus estis patroni, patrons -
et ipsius ecclesie perpetuam vicariam jusque patronatus et
quicquid juris habetis in eis pure, simpliciter, absolute et
sponte ordinacioni nostre alte et basse submittere curavistis,
prout in litteris vestris super hoc confectis plenius contine-
tur. Habito itaque super premissis cum capitulo nostro
diligenti et solempni tractatu, discussis, examinatis, appro¬
bate et admissis causis predictis, nos, de ipsius capituli
nostri consensu unanimi predictam ecclesiam de Skypse
cum omnibus fructibus, redditibus et proventibus ac aliis
quibuscumque ad earn spectantibus, salva congrua porcione
pro sustentacione vicarii, prout inferius est expressum,
vobis et vestro monasterio in usus proprios concedimus
perpetuis temporibus possidendam; ita, videlicet, ut,
cedente vel decedente ejusdem ecclesie rectore, possessionem
ipsius juxta sancciones canonicas libere ingredi valeatis.
Vicariam autem perpetuam in predicta ecclesia, cujus Se a a?chb!" s
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sic duximus ordinandam, quod vicarius habeat mansum
hiv“the P ro vicaria antea deputatum, et a vobis decern libras
>"ar sterlingorum percipiat annuatim terminis infrascriptis,
videlicet, in octabis apostolorum Petri et Pauli quinqua-
ginta solidos, in octabis sancti Michaelis quinquaginta
solidos, in festo Epiphanie Domini quinquaginta solidos,
et in octabis Pasche quinquaginta solidos. Et nichilo-
tobe a P Iidto minus capitulo nostro Ebor. viginti solidos sterlingorum in
festo Pentecostes annuatim solvatis. Decernimus quoque
et statuimus ut prefatam pecuniam predictis terminis
vicario qui pro tempore fuerit integraliter in predicta
ecclesia de Skipse, et nichilominus capitulo nostro predicto
in ecclesia nostra Ebor. suprascripto termino persolvatis.
Quod si in solucionibus supradictis aut earum aliqua in
toto vel in parte quacumque cessaveritis, omnes fructus,
redditus et proventus ex predicta ecclesia quomodolibet
provenientes ipso facto volumus et decernimus sequestratos
manere, et ex eis per officiates seu ministros nostros et
successorum nostrorum totam pecuniam in qua cessatum
fuerit una cum dampnis, interesse et expensis redigi et
vicario supradicto ac capitulo nostro predicto prout fuerit
subtractum persolvi. Teneamini insuper pro singulis vicibus
quibus in aliqua predictarum solucionum cessatum fuerit
in centum solidis sterlingorum nostre Ebor. ecclesie applic-
andis, et nichilominus in abbatem, priorem, suppriorem,
celerarium et sacristam vestros, canonica monicione pre-
missa, majoris excommunicacionis sentenciam promul-
to h ke^“u| nt gamus. De oneribus insuper aliis sic duximus ordinandum,
and supply ut vos vestrique successores cancellum predicte ecclesie
and l ,‘ma- teneamini reficere quociens opus erit, ac eciam de novo
nished by cons tniere si necessitas imineat, librosque et omamenta,
“ctors, Ld quatenus de consuetudine patrie ad rectores vicinarum
to y the“reh- ecclesiarum pertinet, ministrare vestris sumptibus et ex-
re?t c to'bJ he pensis. Unam eciam marcam sterlingorum nomine procura-
tbe^icar. cionis archidiaconi loci debitam annis singulis exsolvatis.
Alia vero onera ordinaria vicarius supportabit. Extra-
ordinaria autem inter vos et vicarium pro rata porcionis
cujuslibet dividentur. Hanc autem ordinacionem vicarie,
cedente vel decedente Willelmo, predicte ecclesie nunc
vicario, alioque canonice instituto et non ante, volumus
efficaciter execucioni mandari. Incipiatque prima solucio
vicario facienda primo termino qui ex suprascriptis occur-
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autem quo ad hec omnia maneant sicut hactenus perman-
serunt. Viginti quoque solidos nostro capitulo assignatos
incipietis solvere primo festo Pentecostes postquam cedente
vel decedente rectore possessionem ipsius ecclesie fueritis
corporalem adepti. Ceterum statuimus et decernimus
quod si vos aut successores vestri nos aut successores
nostros impedieritis aut procuraveritis quomodolibet im-
pediri quominus vicariam predictam libere conferamus,
predicta appropriacio eo ipso sit irrita et inanis. Per hanc
autem concessionem et alia suprascripta non intendimus
jurisdiccioni episcopali aut archidiaconali aliqualiter dero-
gare. In cujus rei testimonium sigillum nostrum presentibus
est appensum. 1

1483. No date. Absolution of John, son of Robert de
Watton, for laying hands on John de Santon, elk. Assault
slight. Penance imposed.

1484. 3 kal. Aprilis (March 30), 1309. Wylton. Licence '^Sh-on 8 '
to Sir Roger de Pokelington, rector of Wath by Donecastre, Dearne -
to study till Martinmas and for a year after.

1485. 13 kal. Aprilis (March 20), 1308-9. Burton’
juxta Beverlacum. Commissio ad examinandum privilegia
prioris et conventus de Watton.’ Magistro Nicholas de ^?^ ouch
Calneton’, clerico nostro familiari. In negocio contra re- fng°tL° uc
ligiosos viros, priorem et conventum de Watton’, super he!d C f« s
quibusdam ecclesiis parochialibus, quas in diocesi nostra (Sout ,,s “ s
contra jus commune tenent, in quarum quibusdam per- "“ r t a h s e es '
petui vicarii non sunt instituti, ac pensionibus et decimis ™P a jf h ^
quas in alienis parochiis percipiunt atque tenent, necnon g^‘„ a nd
super contribucione ad refeccionem seu reparacionem ham.
ecclesiarum de Briddesale et de Gothemundham una cum
ceteris parochianis facienda, ex officio nostro motis; super
quibus licet canonice citati fuissent quod comparerent
coram nobis vel commissariis nostris ad terminum nuper
elapsum, ubicumque tunc fuerimus in nostra diocesi,
quicquid haberent canonicum super ecclesiarum hujusmodi
retencione ac statu et ordinacione vicariarum earundem,
necnon pensionum et decimarum percepcione seu occupa-

cione ac contribucione memoratis pro termino preciso et
peremptorio, exhibituri et ostensuri; nos pie considerantes

1 16 kal. Feb. (Jan. 17), 1309-10. de Thorpe, pretending to be rector
Scroby. Commission to the archb.’s of Skipse, who was said to have
official and his commissary-general obtained that church by simony
to inquire into the case of Richard (i, fo. 2nd).

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pericula que dictis religiosis ex delacione suorum muni-
mentorum originalium ad partes a suo distantes monasterio
facienda verisimiliter poterunt iminere; volentes super
hiis ad instanciam et requisicionem prioris dicti monasterii
eisdem religiosis favorabiliter providere, ad recipiendum,
inspiciendum et plenius examinandum instrumenta seu
quecumque munimenta que dicti religiosi hac instanti
die Veneris (March 21) in ecclesia eorum conventuali de
Watton’ super premissis duxerint exhibenda, necnon et
tenninum ad faciendum et recipiendum super hujusmodi
exhibitis quod justicia suadebit, coram nobis vel commis-
sariis nostris assignandum, tibi cum cohercionis canonice
potestate committimus vices nostras. Valete.

Hustwiei i486. 8 kal. Aprilis (March 25), 1309. Burton by Bever¬
ly- ley. Commission to the rural dean of Beverley and Sir John
de Risingdon, auditor of the causes of the chapter of Bever¬
ley, to audit the accounts of the executors of the will of
Hugh del Clay (de Clay in the margin) of Beverley. Peter
Golding and Peter of Lincoln were the original executors.
Lincoln was dead, his heir and executor being William de
Kelk.

swine. 1487. April 14, 1309. Lanum. Commission to Masters
Peter de Dene, the archbishop’s vicar-general, and John de
Nassington, the archbishop’s official of York, canons of
York, to visit the monastery of Swyne.
kaS;ton 8dl 1488. 13 kal. Aug. (July 20), 1309. Cawode. Institu¬

tion and induction of Roger de Heselarton junior, acolyte,
to the church of Santon, on the pres, of the prior and
convent of Watton, of the order of Sempingham. He had
letters dimissory for the order of subdeacon, and leave
to study for seven years. 1

i, fo. 209*. 1489. July 5 (1309). Scroby. Mandate to the prior of

Bridlington to recall and send for Henry of York, a canon
of his house, who had been sent to the monastery of canons
regular of Shelford, where he' had behaved himself and
done his penance. “ Volumus tamen et ad cautelam
injungimus futurorum quod idem frater H. in conventu
Bridlington, yestro maneat ultimus in ordine sacerdotum, quodque
continue sequatur conventum, nec exeat septa monasterii
quo vis modo. Litteras vel nuncium non emittat, nec

1 In the may gin: Pronunciacio tratur in archidiaconatu Clyve-
super ecclesiis appropriatis priori landie de anno quarto (no. 1227).
et conventui de Wartria regis-

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missas vel emissum recipiat a quocumque. Nulli seculari
loquatur nisi in presencia presidents vel illius quem ad
hoc presidens duxerit deputandum. Cum fratre Simone le
Cunstable familiaritatem nimiam non habeat nec secretos
tractatus cum eo faciat [set] sicut cum aliis de conventu.

Omni insuper sexta feria a piscibus et omnibus que semen-
tivam camis trahunt originem congrue jejunando penitus
abstineat, omnique ebdomada psalterium unum dicat, et
quociens sibi vacaverit sacre scripture leccioni, exortacioni
et doctrine indulgeat et attendat. Hec autem omnia et
singula sibi per vos vice et auctoritate nostra decemimus
injungenda ac per ipsum inviolabiliter observanda donee
per nos meruerit relaxacionis graciam optinere. Valete.

1490. 3 kal. Aug. (July 30), 1309. Sutton’ super Tren- ^
tarn. Sentencia super capella de Skyrne. In Dei nomine “J* 6 ™ 8
amen. Cum olim religiosi viri, prior et conventus monasterii
de Watton’, nostre Ebor. diocesis, asserentes capellam de convent of
Skyrne ab ecclesia parochiali de Hoton’, quam in usus befong'injTto
proprios optineat, dependere et ad earn pertinere debere, dShTf*
magistrumque Martinum de Grymeston’ eandem capellam ““Sick,
ut parochialem ecclesiam in ipsorum religiosorum et ecclesie “Snot
de Hoton predicte prejudicium per aliqua tempora occupasse, as

ipsum super hiis coram nobis, Willelmo, permissione divina church,
etc., traxissent in causa. Ex parte religiosorum eorundem
parti ipsius M. libellus judicialiter oblatus extitit sub hac
forma:—In Dei nomine amen. Dicunt et proponunt prior SiSSf ,
et conventus de Watton’, ecclesiam de Hoton’ in usus[S™ rand
proprios canonice optinentes, per modum notorii et de
piano contra magistrum Martinum de Grimeston’ quod,
licet capella de Skiren situata sit notorie infra limites paro-
chie dicte ecclesie de Hoton’ et loca decimacionis ejusdem
et eidem ecclesie de Hoton’ parochiali et matrici tanquam
ab ea dependens consuevisset et debeat esse subjecta et
annexa ac eciam pertinere ad eandem, dc jure pertineat
cum omnibus decimis et proventibus tam majoribus quam
minoribus, ubicumque et qualitercumque provenientibus
de quibuscumque incolis et habitatoribus dicte ville [de
Skyrne interlined ], locis, rebus et animalibus eorundem
in dicta villa et territorio ejusdem ville commorantibus et
existentibus, dictaque ecclesia de Hoton’ et rectores ejusdem
qui pro tempore fuerant fuisset et fuissent in canonica
possessione vel quasi juris plena et pacifica habendi dictam
capellam tanquam subjectam in omnibus et annexam

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ecclesie parochiali memorate, ac eciam percipiendi hujus-
modi decimas quascumque de predictis personis et suis
antecessoribus quibuscumque, locis, rebus et animalibus
eorundem in dictis villa et territorio qualitercumque pro-
venientibus tanquam a parochianis dicte ecclesie de Hoton’.
Predictus tamen magister Martinus, sue salutis immemor,
dictam capellam que post ultimum concilium Turonense 1
a predicta ecclesia parochiali contra statuta legatorum in
Anglia super hoc edita, de facto infra tempus cujus memoria
existit, est de novo separata, sic divisam et sectam cum
omnibus et singulis decimis et proventibus, provenientibus
de dictis personis, locis, rebus et animalibus eorundem in
dictis villa et territorio existentibus, nullum jus habens in
eisdem contra sancciones canonicas detinet occupatam,
et ea omnia et singula subtraxit, et sic ea tenere et sub-
trahere contendit predictamque ecclesiam de Hoton’ et
dictos priorem et conventum sua possessione predicta
spoliavit, spoliari mandavit vel spoliacionem nomine suo
factam ratam habuit et acceptam, et ea omnia et singula
ex spoliacione adhuc occupat, et predicte ecclesie parochiali
restituere contradicit minus juste, in gravem et enormem
lesionem ecclesie de Hoton’ supradicte, multarum animarum
periculum, dictorum prioris et conventus dampnum non
modicum et gravamen, ac perniciosum exemplum aliorum.
Que omnia et singula sunt notoria et publica in dicta
parochia de Hoton’ et locis circumvicinis, et super hiis
laborat publica vox et fama. Quare petunt hujusmodi
divisionem, non obstantibus presentacione, admissione et
institucione quibuscumque, si que sint, tanquam illicite
factis per vos venerabilem patrem penitus revocari, pre¬
dictamque capellam cum omnibus decimis et singulis
ac proventibus provenientibus de personis, locis, rebus et
animalibus supradictis predicte ecclesie de Hoton’ paro¬
chiali et matrici integrari et ad earn de jure pertinere
debere declarari et predicto magistro Martino super hiis
perpetuum silencium imponi, ac dictam ecclesiam de Hoton’
et ipsos priorem et conventum ejus nomine ad suam pos¬
sessionem predictam cum ea integritate qua convenit
restitui et reduci, ac possessionem dicte parochialis ecclesie
in omnibus et singulis premissis redintegrari et sibi reformari
et justiciam exhiberi, vestro officiali super hoc humiliter

1 A council was held at Tours, Aug. 13, 1282.

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implorato. Premissa proponunt et petunt conjunctim et
divisim prout eis magis videbitur expedire, non artantes
se ad omnia et singula premissa probanda, set petunt ut
eatenus optineant quatenus de eis probaverunt in eventu,
juris beneficio in omnibus sibi salvo. Cumque aliquamdiu
coram nobis in causa ipsa processum fuisset, nos ad peti-
cionem parcium predictarum volentes earumdem laboribus
parcere et expensis, causam ipsam officiali nostro Ebor.
commisimus audiendam, nobis diffinitiva sentencia reser-
vata. Partibus itaque supradictis coram eodem officiali
virtute commissionis hujusmodi procedente judicialiter
comparentibus, lite ad libellum predictum per verba
negativa legitime contestata, prestito juramento de cal-
umpnia seu de veritate dicenda, traditis hinc inde posi-
cionibus et factis responsionibus ad easdem, formatis et
datis articulis testibusque productis et ipsis in forma ad-
missis juris, et examinacionibus eorumque attestacionibus
publicatis, exhibitis nichilominus instrumentis, ac die dato
ad dicendum et proponendum contra testes et eorum
dicta ac eciam contra instrumenta predicta, terminoque
competente ad introducendum omnia assignato, et demum
in facto concluso, prefatus officialis, noster in hac parte
commissarius specialis, hujusmodi causam sufficienter
instructam ad audienciam nostram remisit. Nos, igitur,
supradicto processu diligenter rimato ipsiusque cause
meritis plenius intellectis, partibus supradictis ad audiendum
diffinitivam sentenciam coram nobis legitime evocatis, et
juxta vocacionem hujusmodi comparentibus et sentenciam
ferri petentibus, deliberacione nobiscum et cum peritis
prehabita diligenti, Christi nomine invocato, pronunciamus
et declaramus capellam de Skiren predictam cum omnibus
suis decimis, fructibus et proventibus ab ecclesia parochiali
de Hoton’ predicta dependere ad eamque atque ad predictos
religiosos de Watton’, eandem ecclesiam de Hoton’ in
usus proprios optinentes, et eorum monasterium pertinuisse
et pertinere debere predictumque Martinum a capella
hujusmodi ammovemus, ipsam capellam cum omnibus ad
earn spectantibus, seccione seu divisione quacumque et
aliis quibuscumque secutis ex hiis non obstantibus, ad
jus et proprietatem ecclesie parochialis de Hoton’ senten-
cialiter revocamus, et ei quantum melius possumus integ-
ramus eandemque ecclesiam et religiosos predictos ejus
nomine ad possessionem vel quasi ipsius capelle cum

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omnibus pertinenciis restituimus eosque in corporalem
possessionem ipsius capelle cum omnibus spectantibus
ad eandem decemimus esse realiter inducendos; predicto
magistro Martino super hiis perpetuum silencium impo-
nentes. Lecta, lata et in scriptis pronunciata fuit ista sen-
tencia per nos archiepiscopum supradictum, presentibus
partibus predictis in ecclesia parochiali de Sutton super
Trentam.

1491. 2 idus Augusti (Aug. 12), 1309. Cawode. Con¬
firmation of the election of dame Alice de Alverthorpe, a
nun of Thikheued, as prioress, and mandate to the arch¬
deacon or his official to install.

1492. Littera super ordinacione status domine Johanne
de Moubray, quondam priorisse de Swyna, et aliis contentis
in ea. Priorisse et conventui de Swyna. Illis in sacra precipue
religione digno favore cupimus subvenire quos honores et
officia curamque omnimodam secularium eo affectu effu-
gere cemimus ut divino jugiter intenti servicio Creatori
suo uberius valeant complacere. Nostrum itaque conver-
tentes intuitum ad statum domine Johanne de Maubray
(sic), quondam priorisse vestri monasterii, vite honestatem,
dum in illo fuerat officio constituta, bene, ut intelleximus,
et laudabiliter conservantis, cui voluntate spontanea ces-
serat, divina ut credimus gracia inspirante, ac volentes
eidem in tam sancto proposito persistenti paterna benivo-
lencia confovere, ejusdemque inpotencie et infirmitati
quibus quam sepius dinoscitur laborare compacientes in
aliquo relevare, vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus
prefate domine Johanne unam cameram competentem in
vestro monasterio assignetis ac unam monialem devotam
et honestam quam secum in suis necessariis continue habeat
adjutricem; nec dictam Johannam ut conventum sequatur
ex debito sue professionis teneri volumus nisi quando hoc
commode poterit sine nimia corporis molestia seu labore,
proviso quod ceteras moniales seu alias quascumque mulier-
culas ad dictam cameram sibi non attrahat seu ex consuetu-
dine familiaritate nimia non admittat, ne per hoc divinum
quod absit in eodem monasterio servicium minuatur et
illicitis conventiculis in vestre religionis scandalum occasio

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preparetur. Ad hec vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus
si qua monialis vestre domus ad extrinseca loca causa ouTwfthout
visitandi amicos suos seu quavis alia racione exierit absque
licencia presidentis, eandem ad ipsum monasterium redeun- j»pfce»*pt
tem nullatenus admittatis sine mandato nostro super hoc u^S cl
et licencia speciali. De illis siquidem quas reas esse fida
relacione aliquorum cognovimus in hac parte intendimus
pro loco et tempore ex pastoralis sollicitudinis debito
salubriter ordinare. Valete. Dat., etc.

1493. 3 kal. Sept. (Aug. 30), 1309. Wylton. Leave of Etton -
absence for one year granted to Sir John de Ardeme, rector

of Etton. 1

Same day and place. Licence to the prioress and convent wuberfosse
of Wylberfosse, at the request of Roger de Scocia, 2 to receive
Joan, called Cokerel, of Beverley, to the veil.

1494. 6 idus Sept. (Sept. 8), 1309. Cawode. Letter to ® r o k r kam
the prior and convent of Kirkham to send back brother
Geoffrey de Caldebeck, a canon of Gisebume (Gisburne

in the margin), and to the prior and convent of Gisebume
to receive him (Guisborough Chart., ii, 373).

1495. Nonis Oct. (Oct. 7), 1309. Scroby. Commission Rowle y-
to the official of the archdeacon of the E.R. to act in the
case between the rector of Rouley and his parishioners.

1496. 5 idus Oct. (Oct. 11), 1309. Clauworth. Custody
of the sequestration of a mediety of the church of Bubwyth
in the presentation of dame Clementia de Vescy, granted to
John de Gergrave, elk. 3 Mandate to the archdeacon or his
official to cause him to have the administration of the
fruits of the church.

1497. 2 idus Dec. (Dec. 12), 1309. Burton by Beverley. hLS!!' de
Request to the king that as Sir William de Harum, knt., who

at the archbishop’s request had been imprisoned as ex¬
communicated, had satisfied the church, the king would
cause him to be released.

1 Idibus Sept. (Sept. 13), 1310.
Lokington. Sir John de Erdene
had leave of absence for one year,
" defensioni et prosecucioni juris
ecclesie tue predicte existens ”
(i, fo. 222d).

2 In 1303 the nuns of the Cis¬

tercian house of Nun Coton in
Lincolnshire had a licence in
mortmain for the alienation to

them by Roger de Scocia of land
at Stallingborough and other places
in Lincolnshire ( C.P.R ., 1301-1307,
P- 144)-

3 14 kal. Aug. (July 19), 1310.
Knesale. The grant of the custody
revoked and the sequestration
granted to Sir Martin de Grymes-
ton, the sequestrator in the E.R.
(i, fo. 226).

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1498. 19 kal. Jan. (Dec. 14), 1309. Wylton. Institu¬
tion and induction of Master Hugh Duket, priest, to the
church of Rouley, on the pres, of Sir Peter de Gavaston,
earl of Cornwall, by reason of the custody of the lands of
Thomas Wake, son and heir of John Wake, deceased.

1499. March 28, 1309. Apud Wartriam. Willelmus,
e permissione etc., universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad

quos presentes littere pervenerint salutem in Domino
sempitemam. Illos qui in regimine sibi commisso diucius
laudabiliter et utiliter laborarunt justum et pium arbitramur
condignis beneficiis prosequi et eorum necessitatibus pro-
f videre. 1 Sane quam laudabiliter et utiliter dilectus Alius,
frater Johannes de Torp’, prior monasterii de Wartria,
nostre diocesis, in ejusdem monasterii regimine per tempora
longa et usque in senium laboravit, testatur sinceritas
observancie regularis, clamat augmentacio cultus divini
et facultates monasterii per ipsius laboriosam industriam
non mediocriter augmentate divulgant. Hec autem dilecti
filii, supprior et conventus ejusdem monasterii, provide
attendentes, ac pro tanto tamque fructuoso labore suo
propter premium quod a bonorum omnium retributore
expectat, gratitudinem eidem priori saltern aliqualiter
rependere cupientes, nobis intervenientibus et auctoritatem
prestantibus unanimiter concesserunt, assignarunt et deder-
unt eidem quoadvixerit, cum prefati regimini prioratus
cesserit aut absolutus fuerit ab eodem, cameram, capellam
et cellaria earundem sumptibus monasterii sustinenda et
reparanda, que sunt site ex australi parte infirmarie de
Wartria cum gardino ex australi parte dicte camere sicut
jacet in longum et latum inter duos muros a domo sacriste
usque ad Bukkeshou, cum omnibus commoditatibus suis,
ut curis terrenorum funditus exutus Deo, cui servire regnare
est, in sancte contemplacionis ocio ac divinorum obsequio
ibidem libere valeat famulari. Concesserunt eciam et
dederunt eidem J. quam diu vixerit qualibet ebdomada
quatuordecim albas michas 2 conventuales et quatuordecim
galonas melioris cervisie de quibus conventus comedit et
bibit, et potagium, companagium et salsiamenta de coquina

1 The provision for a retiring 2 Miche were loaves. Cf. French
prior of Kirkham (no. 1506) is miche. Surmiche, occurring below,
very similar in language and were probably extra large loaves,
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sua, sicut supprior domus predicte qui pro tempore fuerit,
et socio suo septem michas conventuales et septem galonas ^im”' an d
melioris cervisie qualibet ebdomada ubicumque fuerit, et
de coquina sicut uni confratrum suorum drun in curia
Wartrie fuerit, et servitoribus suis quatuor albas michas
et tresdecim magnas surmichas. Item quatuor panes
Bastard’, quatuor galonas melioris cervisie et octo galonas
secunde cervisie qualibet ebdomada, et potagium et com-
panagium uni de servientibus suis sicut uni de liberis
servientibus domus de Wartria predicte, et alteri sicut uni
ex garcionibus prioris dum in curia Wartrie fuerint. Cum
autem dictus J. extra eandem curiam perhendinaverit when°away
tam sibi quam socio suo et servientibus suis de coquina from Wartcr
providebit. Concesserunt eciam et dederunt eidem J. quam
diu vixerit viginti marcas sterlingorum a bursariis domus ^
annuatim apud Wartriam percipiendas, ad providendum r ear -
sibi et socio suo ac servientibus suis in vestitu et aliis neces-
sariis, scilicet, decern marcas ad festum sancti Martini in
hieme et decern marcas ad Pentecostem; et quatuor carec- J U rf i ads of
tatas turbe et duas carectatas bosci et quatuor petras casei •
de Seton’, annuatim ad festum sancti Jacobi (July 25) cheese -
ad cameram suam cariandas et recipiendas. Et voluerunt
ac unanimiter concesserunt ut quam cito a regimine prioratus
fuerit absolutus, omnia et singula predicta sine deterioracione
et fraude quam diu vixerit recipiat apud Wartriam per se
vel per procuratorem suum, et exinde faciat et disponat
prout sibi melius viderit expedire. Cum vero dictus J.
extra curiam Wartrie perhendinaverit ubicumque fuerit
omnia predicta preterquam de coquina apud Wartriam
per procuratorem suum recipiet. Et ubi moram fecerit
equus suus ea faciet apportari si voluerit. Ad quorum
prebendam recipiet annuatim apud Wartriam viginti et ££2,. for hls
quatuor quarteria pacabilis avene, scilicet sex quarteria
ad festum sancti Michaelis, et sex quarteria ad festum sancti
Thome apostoli, et sex quarteria ad festum sancti Gregorii
pape (March 12), et sex quarteria ad nativitatem sancti
Johannis baptiste. Qui quidem equi quandocumque in
curia Wartrie fuerint stabunt in stabulo prioris, et herbam,
fenum et foragium recipient sicut equi prioris. Voluerunt
insuper ac unanimiter concesserunt quod dictus J. semper Janon'in*
secum habeat unum canonicum capellanum maturum et attendance -
honestum eidem intendentem ubicumque fuerit, quem
liceat sibi mutare quandocumque et quocienscumque sibi

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ipsis eorumque procuratori ipsorum nomine omni jure et
modo quo melius possumus concedimus atque damus;
decementes ut nullus eos in possessione molestare presumat;
in contrarium venientes canonica monicione premissa
majoris excommunicacionis sentencia innodantes. Volentes
autem dicto Ricardo de sustentacione congrua caritatis
Ri° V of° n for intuitu providere, ne cogatur in cleri obprobrium mendicare,
Thorpe. ordinamus, decemimus ac eciam diffinimus quod predicti
abbas et conventus grangiam de Arnhale 1 cum omnibus
redditibus ejusdem et de Routon aliisque suis pertinenciis
universis, locum quoque de Hayholm 5 prout fossatis in-
cluditur; dimidia acra turbarie in clauso ipso Ricardo de
Tharlesthorp’ ad vitam suam per eosdem religiosos alias
concessa dumtaxat excepta, supradicto Ricardo de Thorp’
intuitu pietatis concedant, dimittant, dent et tradant
i, fo. 213. q Uam diu vixerit libere possidendam. Ad que sine more
dispendio facienda predictos religiosos in personam pro-
curatoris sui ipsorumque procuratorem eorum nomine
sentencialiter condempnamus. Suprascripta vero ordinata,
decreta et diffinita, in scriptis recitata tarn prefatus Ricardus
quam procurator predictus procuratorio nomine omolo-
garunt ac eciam acceptarunt expresse. In quorum omnium
testimonium atque fidem sigillum nostrum fecimus hiis
appendi.

Nonis Aprilis (April 5), 1310. Cawode. Mandate to the
archdeacon or his official to induct the abbot and convent
of Melsa into possession of the church of Skypse.

Spaidington. 1501. 6 idus Aprilis (April 8), 1310. Cawode. Licence to
Roger de Spaldington to have divine service celebrated
for five years in an oratory in his manor of Spaldington 2
“ quod a parochiali ecclesie multum distet.”

Rowley. 1502. Idibus Aprilis (April 13), 1310. Cawode. Absolu¬
tion of Sir Alan de Thornton, in the person of Thomas de
Hothum, his proctor, from the sentence of excommuni¬
cation “ per statutum sinodale nostre Ebor. ecclesie provide
promulgatum,” for violating the sequestration imposed on
his fruits and goods in the manor of the church of Rouleye.

1503. Mem. quod iiij t0 kal. Maii (April 28), 1310. apud
Thorp’, scriptum fuit ad capcionem contra Willelmum

1 Arnold and Routon in the i, 97); Tharlesthorpe, one of the
parish of Swine; Hayholme, now lost towns on the Humber.
Heigholme, between Leven and 2 Spaldington, in the parish of
Burshill (Chronica Mon. de Melsa, Bub with.

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filium Thome le fevre de Swyna, per quadraginta dies et
amplius excommunicatum. ’'

Notice on the same day of his excommunication in the
same form as that of John de Cantebr’ of York in the
archdeaconry of York, in the first year (no. 698). 1

1504. 3 kal. Maii (April 29), 1310. Thorpe by York.
Letter to the prior and convent of Kirkam to receive back
brother William de Gysebume (Gisburne in the margin),
a canon of their house, whom the archbishop had absolved
from a sentence of excommunication pronounced against
him for leaving his house and had commanded to return
to them before the following Monday. 2

1505. 8 idus Maii (May 8), 1310. Wylton’. Commissio
ad lavandum capellam de Burton’ Flemyng’, sanguinis
effusione pollutam. Domino Marmeduco, rectori medietatis
ecclesie de Tweng’, nostre diocesis, presbitero. Si capella
de Burton Flemyng’ in parochia ecclesie de Hundmanby
ejusdem nostre diocesis, jam sanguinis effusione polluta
ut dicitur, non sit ut nobis suggeritur dedicata, super quo
inquiras diligencius veritatem per viros fidedignos per quos
rei veritas melius poterit indagari. Tibi committimus et
mandamus quatinus assumptis tecum aliquibus presbiteris
evicinis qui albis sint induti psalmos penitenciales cum
letania dicentibus, 3 adjunctis aliquibus oracionibus tali
officio congruis per te devote dicendis, cum aqua benedicta
quam manu nostra exorzizatam tibi mittimus, capellam
predictam laves et aspergas ne in ea divine laudis organa
diucius suspendantur; inquirens nichilominus de nominibus
eorum quorum culpa pollucio predicta facta extitit in
capella memorata. Et quid feceris et inveneris in premissis
una cum nominibus eorum quos culpabiles inveneris in
hac parte nobis intimare procures quam cicius poteris per
tuas litteras harum seriem continentes. Vale.

1 In the margin: Relaxacio sus¬
pensions et interdicti in ecclesia
de Swyna et cimiterio pro pena c s.
registratur in quaterno officialitatis

Ebor. anno quinto (no. 293).

3 nonas Sept. (Sept. 3), 1310.
Patrington. Letter to Robert (de
Baldock), bishop of London, re¬
questing him to denounce in his
diocese William, son of Thomas
the smith (fabri) of Swyne, as
excommunicated (i, fo. 221).

2 May 8, 1310. Notice to brother
Richard de Fryston, another canon
of this house, to return (fo. 213d).

3 The service for the reconcilia¬
tion of a church or churchyard is
given in the York Pontifical (Surt.
Soc., lxi, 92). It ought properly
to be performed by a bishop, but
as appears here it might be done
by a parson, at any rate if the
holy water used had been exorcized
by the bishop. See also no. 1674.

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^Provision 1 ' 1506. 1 ii kal. Junii (May 22), 1310. Thorp juxta Ebora-
Eivdee” de cum - Ordinacio pro statu prioris de Kirkam cum cesserit
Sham on ve ^ a ^ as absolutus fuerit ab officio prioratus. Universis
his cession, sancte matris ecclesie filiis, ad quos presentes littere per-
venerint, Willelmus, permissione divina, etc., salutem in
omnium Salvatore. Dilecti filii, supprior et conventus
monasterii de Kirkham, nostre diocesis, provide attendentes
quod frater Johannes de Eluelee, prior ejusdem monasterii,
inter eos per longa tempora laudabiliter et utiliter laboravit,
et ob hoc affectantes quod preter premium quod a bonorum
omnium retributore expectat tantum tamque diuturnum
laborem senciat in diebus ultimis sibi saltern in aliquo
fructuosum, ex unanimi consensu nobis intervenientibus
et auctoritatem prestantibus concesserunt et dederunt
prefato fratri Johanni, cum regimini prioratus cesserit aut
on C the“orth absolutus fuerit ab eodem, illam cameram cum suis cellariis
°rV!mdt™o e t aysiamentis ex parte boriali infirmarie sumptibus domus
gardens. sue sustinendam et reparandam, quam dominus Willelmus,
predecessor suus, post cessionem suam factam habuit et
inhabitavit, cum parvo gardino eidem camere annexo, et
ilium gardinum juxta Derewent versus boream quern idem
fecit includere tempore quo fuit cellerarius, ut, curis terre-
norum funditus exutus, Deo cui servire regnare est in sancte
io 4 aTCSMd contemplacionis ocio ac divinorum obsequio ibidem libere
bee^a week* valeat famulari. Concesserunt eciam et dederunt eidem
!nd P ’sidt lish ’ c l uam diu vixerit qualibet ebdomada quatuordecim albos
meats. panes conventuales et totidem galonas cervisie melioris,
de quibus conventus comedit et bibit, et potagium,
companagium et salciamenta de coquina sua sicut priori
amonnt^or domus sue qui pro tempore fuerit; et socio suo septem albos
panion? panes conventuales et septem galonas melioris cervisie
qualibet ebdomada ubicumque fuerit, et de coquina sicut
uni confratrum suorum dum infra procinctum de Kirkam
hu'Sq^ir? fuerit. Item concesserunt et dederunt eidem Johanni

two?ad? liberaciones pro uno armigero, uno coco et duobus garcionibus
secum commorantibus, videlicet, unicuique eorum, de pane
et cervisia sicut servientes prioris ejusdem condicionis
percipiunt qui pro tempore fuerint, et de coquina dum
infra procinctum de Kirkam fuerint commorantes. Cum
Hhl'iea™ autem dictus Johannes extra procinctum de Kirkam per-
the priory, bendinaverit tarn sibi quam socio suo ac servientibus suis

See no. 1499 for a similar grant to the prior of Warter.

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 171

de coquina providebit. Concesserunt eciam et dederunt
eidem Johanni quam diu vixerit viginti libras sterlingorum
a thesaurariis domus sue annuatim apud Kirkam percipien- ^’dreJacd
das, ad providendum sibi et socio suo ac servientibus suis necessaries,
in vestitu et aliis necessariis, scilicet, decern libras ad festum
sancti Martini in hyeme et decern libras ad Pentecostem.

Et ut habeat focale et candelam et casium sufficientia. and’chSe.
Item concesserunt eidem ut quam cito a regimine prioratus
fuerit absolutus omnia et singula sine deterioracione vel
fraude quam diu vixerit recipiat apud Kirkam per se vel
procuratorem suum, et exinde faciat et disponat prout
sibi melius viderit expedire. Item concesserunt eidem ut ^,&™£ r and
habeat unum palefridum et unum summarium pro se. horse -
Cum vero extra procinctum de Kirkam perhendinaverit
ubicumque fuerit omnia predicta preterquam de coquina
apud Kirkam per procuratorem suum percipiet, et ubi
moram fecerit equus suus ea faciet apportari si voluerit.

Ad quorum prebendam recipiet annuatim apud Kirkam oSffo?
duodecim quarteria bone et pacabilis avene, videlicet, tria his horses -
quarteria ad festum sancti Michaelis et tria quarteria ad
festum sancti Thome apostoli, et tria quarteria ad festum
sancti Gregorii pape, et tria quarteria ad festum nativitatis
sancti Johannis baptiste. Qui quidem equi quandocumque
fuerint in curia de Kirkam stabunt in stabulo prioris.

Herbam, fenum et foragium recipient sicut equi prioris. STd’fofag?.
Et quia predicti duo equi sibi et suis in omnibus sufficere
non poterunt, concesserunt eidem ut habeat de communi
stabulo suo sufficientem equitaturam pro capellano suo, S^iahi,
uno socio quemcumque de conventu cum capellano suo ^onklnci
secum sumere voluerit, et uno armigero quandocumque esquire,
ad maneria domus sue causa solacii vel sanitatis recuper-
ande sibi placuerit declinare. Et cum ad dicta loca sua
venerit, concesserunt eidem domos suas, utensilia, herbam,
fenum, foragium, focale et alia necessaria in eisdem inventa.
Concesserunt eciam eidem quod semper secum habeat to
unum canonicum capellanum maturum et honestum eidem
intendentem ubicumque fuerit, quern liceat sibi mutare
quandocumque et quocienscumque sibi placuerit, et alium
quemcumque voluerit de conventu suo, exceptis suppriore,
cantore, cellerario, subcellerario, sacrista, elemosinario, Tq ^
magistro operis, gardinario, granatore et camerario eligat allows to
et obtineat. Preterea concesserunt eidem ut habeat quo- b^'oTthl
cienscumque sibi placuerit ad prandendum secum quern- “p™" 110

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cumque de conventu duxerit invitandum absque contra-
diccione alicujus nisi ex certa causa in conventu comedere
teneatur, et hoc liceat sibi quandocumque ad maneria sua
ex causa prescripta ipse voluerit. Voluerunt eciam et con-
cesserunt (etc., as in no. 1499 to the word obesse). Nos itaque
supradicta omnia et singula, auctoritate nostra ut pre-
mittitur facta, rata et grata habemus eaque cum jure et
modo quo melius possumus approbamus ac eciam confir-
manus, statuentes et precipientes sub interminacione
anathematis ea inviolabiter observari.

1507. Adam de Skime, abbot of Meaux ( Melsa ), made
bis vow of obedience. “ Memorandum quod die Ascencionis
Domini (May 28), anno grade M° ccc mo decimo, in capella
domini archiepiscopi apud Cawode, dictus Adam recepit
munus benediccionis.”

1508. 1 2 idus Feb., 4 Clement V (Feb. 12, 1309). “Apud
Vilhalherium, 2 Carcassonensis diocesis. Cum filo serico
fuit ista bullata.” Indult to Bertrand de Fargis, archdeacon
of the East Riding, “ apud sedem apostolicam moram
trahens vel insistens scolasticis disciplinis,’ ; to study for
three years, and to visit his archdeaconry by deputy and
to receive procurations in money.

Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Albans, and the
archdeacons of Aran ( Arenen’) in the church of Comminges
(Convennarum) and of Bezaume ( Vesalmensis) in the church
of Bazas ( Vasaten’).

1310, May 15, Friday after the summer festival of the
blessed Nicholas, indiction 8, 5 Clement V. Notarial letter
under the testimony of John de Monachivilla, Beauvais
diocese, clerk, imperial notary public, and notary of the
court of Orleans, of the appointment by Sir Bertrand
de Fargiis, prior of St. Radegund, Poitiers, and arch¬
deacon of the East Riding, studying at Orleans, of Masters
Bertrand de Rupe, Perigueux diocese ( Petragor’), and Alan
de Cotum, clerks, as his proctors to visit his archdeaconry
and receive procurations. At the house in which the arch-

1 Entered in the Cal. of Papal
Letters, ii, 60, where the arch¬
deacon is called Bertrand de
Fargiis. As the same he had an
indult, with two of his clerks, to
study civil law for five years, while
holding their benefices (ibid.). In
1313 he had an indult to visit his

archdeaconry by deputy for three
years and receive procurations
(ibid., p. X09). By February, 1322,
Fargis, who had held the arch¬
deaconry as a pluralist without
lawful dispensation, had resigned
it (ibid., p. 219).

2 Called Villaleri in the Calendar.

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD I73

deacon dwelt in Orleans, in the presence of Sir Amanenus
de Fargiis, archdeacon of Beauvais, in the church of Beau¬
vais, Castellus de Castro novo, Toulouse diocese, Arnald
Abrini, Bordeaux diocese, Peter Augustini, Bourges diocese,
and Vincent Andree, Embrun (Ebredunensis) diocese,
clerks. Sealed by the official of Orleans.

Copie bullarum archidiaconi Estridingie quod possit ’> fo - ZI5 *-
visitare per alios archidiaconatum predictum per triennium.

Memorandum quod tercio die mensis Julii, anno gracie
M° ccc° decimo, indiccione viij°, venerabili patri, domino
Willelmo, Dei gracia Eboracensi archiepiscopo, in camera
sua apud Lanum, per manum Hugonis de Famham
exhibite fuerunt due bulle et coram eodem patre lecte,
una cum fillo (sic) serico et altera cum filo canapis bullate;
ac eciam quoddam procuratorium sub manu publica et
sigillo Aurelianensis curie pendente signatum, quorum tenores
in ista cedula continetur. Presentibus discretis viris, magistris
R. de Cestria, W. de Beverlaco, N. de Calneton, Johanne
de Sutton’, et me H. de Erdeslawe, notario publico.

Blank. i,fo.2i 5 *d*.

1509. May 30, 1310. Cawode. Judgment (pronunciacio) kJSiin” ™
by the archbishop that the prior and convent of Bridlington P rior y-
lawfully held in “ proprios usus ” the parish churches of
Bridelington, Flaynburgh, Kerneteby, Otringham, Fyfle,
Attyngwyke, Bovyngton, Galmeton, Willardeby and Scaleby

with their chapels, and might serve the churches of Brid¬
lington, Otringham, Flaynburgh and Fyfley by stipendiary
priests. They were also entitled to receive a yearly pension
of one mark from the church of Beford and certain tithes
in the parish of Hundmanby (Bridlington Chartulary,

P- 447 )-

1510. 3 nonas Junii (June 3), 1310. Cawode. Commis- Sancton '
tion to the official of York to commit the custody of the
fruits of the church of Santon still remaining sequestrated,

to Sir Thomas de Langetoft.

1511. 17 kal. Julii (June 15), 1310. Scroby. Commission
to Master John de Nassington, the archbishop’s official
of York and canon of the same, in the matter of a papal
provision of John ‘ Roberti’ de Kelingthorpe in Driffeld,
clerk, to an ecclesiastical benefice in the presentation of
the abbot and convent of Wellebeck’, Premonstratensian
order, the archbishop being the executor.

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1512. 14 kal. Julii (June 18), 1310. Scroby. As Sir

John {name left blank), to whom the custody of the church
of Santon had been committed, had left these parts, the
custody was committed to the prior of Watton. 1

5 idus Julii (July 11), 1310. Lanum. Ordinacio vicarie
de Saunton’. Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis, ad
quorum noticiam presentes littere pervenerint, W., per-
missione divina, etc., salutem in Domino sempiternam.
Ut in subjectis nobis ecclesiis quibus animarum cura iminet,
religiosis personis in usus proprios concessis, ordinandi per
nos et instituendi vicarii pro sustentacione sua perpetua
congruam de ipsarum ecclesiarum proventibus assignatam
sibi habeant porcionem, eo nos convenit studiosiorem operam
adhibere quo in ipsis ecclesiis assidue servituri et facturi
residenciam personalem de commissa sibi per nos animarum
cura, nedum pro se ipsis yerum eciam pro nobis et succes-
soribus nostris, tenentur in districto venturi judicis examine
respondere. Cum itaque sanctissimus in Christo pater,
dominus Clemens divina providencia papa quintus, ecclesiam
parochialem de Saunton’, nostre diocesis, cujus ad religiosos
viros, priorem et conventum Watton’, ordinis de Sempyng-
ham, jus patronatus dicitur pertinere, eisdem priori et
conventui certis de causis in litteris apostolicis 2 expressis
in usus proprios duxerit concedendam; reservata de predicte
ecclesie fructibus, redditibus et proventibus pro vicario
in eadem ecclesia perpetuo servituro, qui per dictos priorem
et conventum nobis et successoribus nostris cum casus
ingruerit pro tempore presentetur, ac a nobis et ipsis curam
animarum recipiat eidem ecclesie iminentem, congrua
porcione, ex qua comode sustentari valeat, jura episcopalia
solvere et alia sibi incumbencia onera supportare; juribus
nostris et successorum nostrorum ac aliorum quorumlibet
in omnibus semper salvis. Nos super ordinacione perpetue
vicarie in ecclesia parochiali predicta predecessorum nos¬
trorum vestigiis inherentes, de vera estimacione fructuum,
reddituum et proventuum, ac de aliis commoditatibus et

*5 idus Julii (July n), 1310. A concurrent mandate was issued
Lanum. Notice of the relaxation to the abbot of Revesby and the
of the sequestration in the fruits priors of Ellesham, near Glaunford
of the church of Santon given to Bridge (i.e. Brigg), and Noktone
Master Martin de Grymeston, the Park, in the diocese of Lincoln
sequestrator in the archdeaconry. (C.P.L., ii, 64). Revesby was a

2 2 kal. Nov. (Oct. 31), 1309. Cistercian house, and Elsham and
The appropriation was for the clo- Nocton Park Augustinian.
tiring of the nuns of Sempringham.

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oneribus quibuscumque ad dictam ecclesiam pertinentibus
inquisicione prehabita diligenti pensatisque hinc inde
beneficii exilitate ac statu et condicione cujuscumque
vicarii in ipsa ecclesia continue servituri, vocatis primitus
sufficienter et legitime priore et conventu predictis super
ipsa perpetua vicaria in forma que sequitur duximus or-
dinandum. In primis siquidem ordinamus [quod] porcio Jo%ons£t g oi
dicte perpetue vicarie consistat in decern marcis annuis 10 marks -
bonorum, legalium et usualium sterlingorum per prefatos
priorem et conventum annis singulis vicario qui pro tem¬
pore fuerit in dicta ecclesia de Saunton’ subscriptis ter-
minis solvendorum, videlicet, ut in festo sancti Michaelis
quinque marce et in festo Pasche quinque marce annis
singulis ipsi vicario ut premittitur integraliter et absque
diminucione qualibet persolvantur. Quod si memorati
prior et conventus in solucionibus supradictis quocumque
termino in to to vel in parte cessaverint, omnes fructus,
redditus et proventus ex predicta ecclesia quomodolibet
provenientes ipso facto manere volumus et decernimus
sequestrates, ac ex eis per officialem seu ministros nostros
et successorum nostrorum totam pecuniam, in cujus
solucione cessatum fuerit, una cum dampnis, interesse et
expensis redigi et absque cujuslibet more dispendio levari,
ac vicario supradicto prout fuerit subtracta persolvi.
Teneantur insuper dicti prior et conventus pro singulis
vicibus quibus in aliqua predictarum solucionum statutis
terminis cessatum fuerit in quadraginta solidis fabrice
nostre Eboracensis ecclesie applicandis. Et nichilominus
in priorem, subpriorem, celerarium et sacristam prefati
monasterii de Watton’, si in aliqua predictarum solucionum
defecerint, canonica monicione premissa, majoris excom-
municacionis sentenciam promulgamus. Ordinamus insuper I 1 ‘L™ t ° ry
quod mansum rectorie ecclesie prelibate integraliter per- the
tineat ad priorem et conventum predictos, ita videlicet coavg u.^
quod iidem prior et conventus in quadam area juxta man- to be
sum rectorie ex parte occidentali et prope ecclesiam ad-ttowcae”
jacente per eosdem religiosos consensu nostro interveniente house '
vicarie ibidem perpetue assignata, que cum curtilagio et
crofto sibi contiguis unam continet acram terre, in latitu-
dine siquidem continens quater viginti et sex pedes et in
longitudine quadringentos et quindecim pedes, sexies
viginti pedibus in quolibet centum numeratis, pro mansione
vicarii qui pro tempore fuerit; preter illas domos que in

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eadem area in presenti sunt constructe, scilicet, unam
5 domunculam pro coquina et aliam pro stabulo competentes,
to infrascriptas domos citra festum Pasche proximo sequens
sufficientes et ydoneas pro statu et condicione vicarii
a construere et competenti clausura circumquaque includere
teneantur, videlicet, aulam unam, duas cameras ac domun¬
culam pro victualibus reponendis. De oneribus insuper
to h be C re- ncel ecclesie predicte incumbentibus sic duximus ordinandum,
-La <l uo d dicti prior et conventus cancellum dicte ecclesie
i e to quociens opus fuerit reficere, ac eciam si necessitas imineat
° de novo construere teneantur, librosque et omamenta
ornaments ecclesie quatenus de consuetudine patrie ad rectores vicin-
church and arum ecclesiarum pertinet invenire suis sumptibus et
the arch-* 0 expensis, ac x solidos nomine procuracionis archidiacono
deacon. l oc i debite annis singulis solvere teneantur. Alia autem
onera ordinaria vicarius supportabit. Extraordinaria vero
quandocumque et quocienscumque emerserint inter pre-
fatos religiosos et vicarium pro rata porcionis cujuslibet
dividentur. Hanc autem ordinacionem nostram in omnibus
et singulis suis articulis futuris perpetuo temporibus ratam,
firmam et illibatam volumus permanere. Institucione 1
et destitucione vicarii in ecclesia memorata, ac eciam omni
jure et jurisdiccione episcopali tam in ipsam ecclesiam quam
in quoslibet ejus ministros ac parochianos nobis et ecclesie
nostre Ebor. nostrisque successoribus reservata. In quorum
omnium testimonium huic ordinacioni nostre sigillum
nostrum duximus apponendum.

1513. 15 kal. Aug. (July 18), 1310. Eddingleye. Man¬

date to the official of York to publish the excommunication
of John de Boynton for assault to bloodshedding on Richard
de Whatton’, clerk, in the manor of the lord of Cotingham
on Friday in Whit week (June 7), 1308.
i, fo. 220. Similar letters sent to the deans of Beverley and Herthille.

Mandate to the official to publish the excommunication
of the same for contumacy in refusing to plead when he
appeared before the archbishop at Eddingleye on July 18,
to answer to certain articles concerning the health of his
soul.

Similar letters to the deans of Beverley and Herthille
and the archdeacons of York, the E.R. and Clyveland.

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July 18 (1310). Suwelle. Mandate to Sir John Bygot,
rector of Cotingham, to publish the excommunication of
John de Boynton, “ vester familiaris domicellus,” for an
assault on a clerk of the household of the archbishop.

1514. 4 nonas Aug. (Aug. 2), 1310. Cawode. Mandate wnberfoss -
to Master William of Beverley, clerk of the archbishop’s
household, to receive the cession of dame Emma de Wal¬
cringham, prioress of Wilberfosse, and to confirm the
election of the person chosen in her stead.

Salutem. Domine, religiosos aliquos in adventu meo i^ymous
in monasterio de Wilberfosse paratos inveni, sicut J. de““‘^
Notingham vobis referre poterit. Qua de causa ibidem wnberfoss
recesserunt et cujus contemplacione habent frequentes P
accessus ad domum illam. In brevi per Dei graciam quod
intellexi vobis dicam. Interim non erit magnum periculum
et spero quod tarn frequentes ibidem imposterum non
erunt. Dominus Johannes Bigot hestema die dominica
audivit missam suam in ecclesia istarum monialium, inde
procedens versus Eboracum ut colloquium vobiscum haberet
ut dixit Johannes de Boynton’ ibidem non fuit cum eo
ut intellexi. Valete.

Venerabili in Christo patri et domino suo carissimo, 2 *?*-
domino W., Dei gracia, etc., suus clericus humilis et f h c c vp a r I 1 ^ b to
devotus Willelmus de Bever[laco] subjeccionem omni-
modam cum reverencia et honore. Ad monasterium monia¬
lium de Wylberfosse hac die, videlicet iij nonas Augusti, wnberfoss
[sic]ut michi injunxistis accessi, et missa ibidem de Sancto ““ d A “£' er 3,
Spiritu celebrata convocatisque in capitulo earum domina ™ a n s | n tb t e in
Emma de Walcringham, priorissa ipsius domus, ac supprioris- chapter and
sa et toto conventu, lectaque ibidem et exposita littera com- M^aret
missionis mee, negocium pro quo missus fui eisdem exposui, prtorSs 7 “
et postea cessionem officii et status priorisse, dicte domine
Emme de Walcringham, vice vestra recepi ac factis quibus-
dam .... cionibus et exortacionibus ad informacionem
earum de eleccione sua facienda, rogarunt me ut vellem
interim in claustro immoraturum [dum] ipse per se in
capitulo de eleccione sua tractarent et ad eligendum pro-
cederent. Quo sic facto ipsis parumper circa hoc immoranti-
bus me [in] capitulum revocarunt, dicentes se in unam
dominam unanimiter concessisse. Examinataque eleccione
ilia tam singulariter .... quam communiter ab omnibus,
inveni ipsas omnes et singulas in dominam Margaretam de
Alta ripa, mulierem mature etatis, aliquo tempore [celera]-

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riam et postea suppriorissam domus ejusdem, tanquam in
priorissam suam consentire ipsamque in priorissam suam
nominarunt et quatenus in [eis] erat in priorissam elegerunt;
dicentes se nolle in aliquam aliam consentire. Examinataque
postea secrecius ipsa electa predicta [de] diversis articulis
qui incumbunt, quia nichil inveni quod eleccionem de
ipsa factam debuit vel potuit impedire, quin pocius ipsam
.... dire eleccionem ipsam vice et auctoritate vestra
i confirmavi, administracionem tarn spiritualium quam tem-
poralium dicte domus sibi commendando. Et suppriorisse
et toti conventui injunxi ut eidem sicut sue priorisse in
omnibus obedirent, que omnes illud injunctum humiliter
acceptabant. Juramentum eciam obediencie vobis et
successoribus vestris in forma consueta recepi ab eadem.
cd Demum, sicut intellexi hactenus ibidem fuisse observatum,
ego per vos missus dictam priorissam installavi. Quibus
sic expeditis ab omnibus et singulis inquisivi de statu in
quo domus est in presenti, et inveni quod in nullo debito
est obligata, et blada omnimoda hucusque habuerunt, et
adhuc habent frumentum usque ad festum sancti Michaelis,
et ad intrandum blada sua autumpnalia habent de claro
xviij marcas, benedictus Deus. Sicque mandatum et in¬
junctum vestrum sum in quantum potui executus. Valeat
vestra dominacio reverenda per tempora prospera et
longeva. Dat. in capitulo monialium de Wilberfosse die
Lune suprascripto (Aug. 3).

Per suum clericum W. de Beverlaco. (Traces of seal.)

Domina Emma de Walcringham, nuper priorissa domus
de Wilberfosse, consentit in dominam Margaretam de Alta
ripa et eligit earn [in priorissam]. Domina Beatrix de
Neuton’, suppriorissa, consentit in eandem Margaretam
et earn eligit in priorissam quantum in se est. Domina
Matildis Gunneys consentit in dictam Margaretam et earn
eligit in priorissam. Domina Matildis Dive consentit in
eandem Margaretam et earn eligit in priorissam. (Similar
entries for dames Alicia Uthgred sacrista, Maria de
Preston’, Margareta Chauncy celeraria, Hauisia de Barton’,
Isolda de Cayville, cantrix, Elena Gra, alia sacrista, Heleuisia
de Langetoft, senex domina, Matildis de Wyktoft’, Lucia
de Collum, hostelaria, Margeria de Brampton, alia celeraria,
Agnes Darreyns, Juliana Darreyns, Isabella de Milington’,
alia cantrix, Agnes de Lutton’, Joan de Portington’.)
Nec sunt plures moniales in domo preter.

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1515. Mandate to the archdeacon or his official to ^ u f g w f t 2 h 0,
make an inquisition, by the rectors, vicars and parochial
priests of the deanery of Herthille, about a mediety of the
church of Bubwith and Sir Richard de Osgodby, priest,
presented by dame Isabel de Bello monte, lady of Vescy,

on behalf of dame Clemencia de Vescy.

1516. 10 kal. Sept. (Aug. 23), 1310. Wylton’. “Aggra-

vacio sentencie contra Johannem de Boynton cum commu- “““""j'jj'n
nicantibus.’' Notwithstanding the excommunication of * Boynton.
John de Boynton, “idem tamen Johannes in ecclesiis dum
celebrantur divina et alias Cbmmunioni hominum passim •
ingerere se presumit, aliique nonnulli eidem in casibus a
jure non. permissis communicare temere non verentur,”
the archdeacon is ordered to publish again his excommu¬
nication and to cite all communicating with him to appear
before the archbishop on the first law day after the feast
of St. Luke the evangelist (Oct. 18).

1517. Kal. Sept. (Sept. 1), 1310. Preston in Holdemesse.

Mandate to the official of the archdeacon to cite Sir Walter
de Bedewynde to appear on Nov. 7 to answer for plurality.

He held the parish churches of Catton and Aghton, having AughtaT
cure of souls and the treasurership in the church of York,
which was a parsonage or dignity. 1

1518. Same day and place. Absolution in accordance
with papal letters of Sir Thomas de Lincoln, chaplain,
excommunicated for assaulting Symon de Swyna, priest,
a penance having been first imposed.

1519. 4 nonas Sept. (Sept. 2), 1310. Preston in Holder- Sproatley -
nesse. Institution and induction of Master John de Kernete-

by, subdeacon, to the church of Sprotteley, on the pres,
of the prior and convent of Bridelington.

1520. 4 nonas Sept. (Sept. 2), 1310. Patrington’. Mamiate 'to
Priorisse et conventui de Swyna. Certis ex causis vobis c™ 1 ^
universis et singulis sub pena districcionis canonice firmiter ^ c “‘® e not
inhibemus ne fratres aut alios hospites seculares infra the
portam vestri monasterii interiorem ad comedendum, outer haii.
bibendum vel pemoctandum aliqualiter admittatis, set

cum aliqui ea occasione ad vos accesserint, ipsos recipi
volumus in aula exteriori hospitibus deputata. Valete.

1 18 kal. Maii (April 14), 1308. Catton and Aughton, a canonry
Walter de Bedewinde, rector of and prebend of Hevedone (How-
Catton, had dispensation to retain den), and the treasurership of
among others the churches of St. Peter’s, York ( C.P.L ., ii, 41).

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Memorandum quod eisdem die et loco emanavit, una
littera priorisse de Swyna quod in pleno capitulo coram
toto conventu auctoritate nostra sub pena excommunica-
cionis majoris moneat Agnetem Sturmy et Ivettam del
See, quod in claustro, dormitorio et refectorio et aliis locis
debitis silencium observent, et a rixa et aliis conviciis se
abstineant, et quod priorisse et subpriorisse in correccioni-
bus sibi injungendis pareant et obediant humiliter et
devote; alioquin quod certificet nos, etc., si inobedientes
vel rebelles fuerint ut exinde aliud remedium apponamus.

1521. Same day and place. Writ of supersedeas to Sir
Martin de Grymeston, archbishop’s corrector in the arch¬
deaconry of the E.R., forbidding him to proceed in the
process against the parishioners of Skefteling about a
missal. The matter to be committed to the decision of the
archdeacon.

1522. Ordinacio contra Johannem de Boynton 5 et
Walterum de Boynton’ et Dionisium de Wathe. Memo¬
randum quod die Martis, in festo nativitatis B.M.V. (Sept. 8),
anno gracie M° ccc rao decimo, apud Waghne, Johannes de
Boynton’, Walterus de Boynton’ et Dionisius de Wathe
coram domino personaliter comparuerunt, petentes absolu-
cionem a prefato domino sibi impendi a sentencia excommu-
nicacionis majoris, quam incurrerant pro eo quod in parcum
Beverlaci contra voluntatem domini et custodum ejusdem
causa mali perpetrandi in eodem ingressi fuerunt [et aliis
transgressionibus coram dicto domino contra prefatum
Johannem pendentibus de quibus inferius mencio sit
expressa— interlined], super quo ipsi et eorum quilibet
alte et basse ordinacioni et voluntati prefati domini se
submiserunt et super hoc juramentum prestiterunt cor-
porale. Prefatusque dominus, volens super hiis deliberare,
prefixit eisdem Johanni, Waltero et Dionisio diem crastinum
apud Beverlacum in manerio suo ibidem, ad audiendum
deliberacionem et ordinacionem ipsius domini, ac faciendum
et recipiendum in hac parte quod sua discrecio et miseri-
cordia duxerit ordinandum. Quo die crastino adveniente,
apud Beverlacum, predictis J., Waltero et Dionisio per¬
sonaliter comparentibus, recitatisque eisdem articulis or-
dinatis per dominum et consilium suum pro facto supradicto;
qui quidem articuli per omnia tales sunt. In primis ordinat
dominus super facto tangente Johannem de Boynton’ quod
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et interponendis ab eo et impetracionibus quibuscumque
factis seu faciendis tam in Romana quam regia curia racione
processus cujuscumque contra eum jam inchoati. Item
penitencia pro injeccione violenta in Ricardum de Whatton’,
clericum domini, sic quod Johannes de Boynton’ secundo die hfm a for e by
dominico post reditum suum ad partes Beverlaci in ecclesia
parochiali de Cotingham ad majorem missam, astante populi household,
multitudine, unum cereum ponderis trium librarum cere offe-
rat in manu sua, et pronunciat (sic) sacerdos pupplice coram
parochianis ob quam causam, videlicet, propter violenciam
illatam in manerio de Cotingham Ricardo de Whatton’,
clerico familiari domini supradicti. Item de violenciis a recSr L
illatis Edwardo, rectori ecclesie de Croxton’, 1 et Simoni chapla,n '
Virly capellano, ut dicebatur, ordinat dominus quod re-
maneant in suspenso; et si alii velint prosequi fiet eis
justicie complementum. Item pro ingressu parci Beverlaci
et dampnis datis in eodem ordinat dominus quod dictus trespasses ° r
Johannes de Boynton’ proximo die dominico post reditum paJf'at
suum ad partes Beverlaci ab inicio majoris misse in ecclesia Beverley -
sancti Johannis Beverlaci stet cum cereo ponderis quinque
librarum cere in manu sua coram magno altari, amoto
capucio a collo sub et denario fixo in cereo illo usque ad ’’ ° - 221 ’
tempus oblacionis, et tunc offerat cereum ilium, et exponat
sacerdos pupplice quod propter transgressiones quas fecit in
parco domini predicto injuncta est sibi ilia penitencia.

Et una cum hoc solvet quadraginta solidos ad fabricam
novi operis ejusdem ecclesie 2 citra festum purificacionis
beate Marie virginis proximo futurum. Item ordinat taken not "to
dominus quod dictus Johannes incontinenti juret ad damage^ 0
sancta Dei evangelia coram magno altari ecclesie sancti the park -
Johannis Beverlaci, presentibus clericis domini et aliis, quod
nunquam decetero parcum predictum causa mali perpe-
trandi intrabit nec alios ad hoc intrare procurabit, et quod
nullum dampnum in aliis rebus suis quibuscumque faciet

1 Probably Croxton in North
Lincolnshire, eight miles S.E. of
Barton-on-Humber.

2 See Beverley Chapter Act Book,
i. pp. xciv-xcviii. Dr. John
Bilson writes: "I hardly agree
with Mr. Leach, for the architec¬
tural character of the earliest nave
work seems to me to make 1320
the earliest possible date, though
of course the foundation work

may be earher. The 13x3 document
may well have been in preparation
for pulling down the earlier nave
aisle walls at their east end, or
probably the south aisle wall. The
central part can only have been
taken down later. Everything earlier
than 1313 may only have been
collecting funds, etc., not actual
building.”

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seu eciam fieri procurabit. Item ordinat dominus quod
dictus J. incontinenti obliget se per litteram suam teneri
dicto domino et executoribus suis in xlli. sterlingorum si
decetero contingat eum convinci quod venerit in aliquo
contra juramentum suum predictum; et ad hoc inveniat
tres fidejussores idoneos et sufficientes, quorum quilibet
obliget se in solidum sicut idem Johannes. Item, ordinat
dominus quod dictus Johannes de Boynton’ satisfaciat
Johanni le mercer de Beverlaco et Roberto Shad de trans-
gressione quam fecit eis in parco Beverlaci secundum con-
sideracionem domini Lamberti de Trikingham. Item
ordinat dominus quod inter Ricardum de Anelagby, balli-
vum Beverlaci, et dictum Johannem de Boynton’ fiat pax
et concordia, mediante domino Lamberto de Trikingham.
Item ordinat dominus quod Walterus de Boynton’ et
Dionisius de Wathe in primis jurent incontinenti ad sancta
Dei evangelia coram magno altari ecclesie beati Johannis
Beverlaci, presentibus clericis domini et aliis, quod nunquam
decetero parcum predictum causa mali perpetrandi intra¬
bunt nec alios ad hoc intrare procurabunt, et quod nullum
dampnum in aliis rebus suis quibuscumque facient seu
eciam fieri procurabunt. Item ordinat dominus quod
proximo die dominico ab inicio majoris misse stent coram
magno altari, depositis capuciis et a collis omnino amotis,
in ecclesia beati Johannis Beverlaci, videlicet, Walterus
tenens cereum ponderis trium librarum et Dionisius cereum
duarum librarum cere usque ad tempus oblacionis, et tunc
offerant illos cereos, et sacerdos pupplice pronunciet causam
penitencie supradicte. Et obligent se incontinenti predicti
Walterus et Dionisius singillatim per suas litteras obligato-
rias teneri dicto domino et executoribus suis, videlicet,
Walterus in xli. et Dionisius in cs. sterlingorum, si decetero
contingat eos convinci quod venerint contra juramentum
suum predictum. Et ad hoc inveniat quilibet eorum tres
fidejussores idoneos et sufficientes, quorum quilibet fide-
jussorum obliget se in solidum et ad scripta signa sua
apponant. Item ordinat dominus quod predicti Walterus
et Dionisius infra octo dies a Dominica proxima post dictam
s penitenciam peractam ibunt pedes et in laneis apud Ebora-
cum ad feretrum beati Willelmi confessoris et faciant (sic)
ibidem oblaciones suas humiliter et devote. Et, si predicti
Johannes, Walterus et Dionisius hec facere voluerint
absolvantur, alioquin omnes processus habiti in hoc facto

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in suo robore permaneant et pront. justum fuerit prose-
quantur. Quibus intellectis et habita deliberacione ex
parte prefati Johannis aliquali super quibusdam articulorum
supradictorum, videlicet, de fidejussoribus inveniendis pro cepting the
obligacione dictarum xl li., quos nequiverat invenire ut
dicebat, et de pace ordinanda inter ipsum Johannem et
Ricardum de Anelagby, quam ordinacionem sine majori
consilio suscipere et perficere ut asseruit non audebat.
Intervenientibus postmodum discretis viris, videlicet,
domino Johanne Bygot, domino Lamberto de Trikingham,
domino Rogero de Scotere milite, domino Roberto de aJtic/of
Bolton, domino Roberto de Boynton’, domino Serlone de “gutted
Sutton’, militibus, et aliis quampluribus, habitoque tractatu ^
et deliberacione super pace predicta predicte partes alte certain
et basse se submiserunt ordinacioni, dicto et laudo domin- ar 1 a ore '
orum R. de Scotere, R. de Bolton’, et L. de Trikingham
post reditum dicti Johannis de Boynton’ de Scocia, et quod
interim omnes discordie et maleficia omnino cessabunt,
et osculabantur ad requisicionem virorum supradictorum.
Prefatusque dominus J. de Bygot manucepit pro Johanne Bygi° hn de
de Boynton’ de xl li. predictis bona fide, quam manucap-
cionem predictus venerabilis pater gratanter acceptavit. Boynton.
Petitoque ex parte dictorum Johannis de Boynton’, Waited
de Boynton’ et Dionisii quod prefatus pater penitenciam
dictorum cereorum remittere vellet graciose et in aliam p"‘ n ° c f e the
penitenciam honestiorem commutare, quam penitenciam ^‘“nother
dictorum cereorum dominus ex sua benivolencia et ad substituted,
requisicionem instanterh predictorum virorum remisit om¬
nino, ita quod prefatus Johannes quolibet die Veneris
quousque venerit de partibus Scocie unum denarium alicui
pauperi exsolvat, et quod prefati Walterus et Dionisius
infra octo dies vadant pedes et in laneis ad feretrum sancti
Willelmi apud Eboracum et ibi faciant suas oblaciones, et
eodem modo venient pedes et in laneis apud sanctum
Johannem Beverlaci et ibi facient suas oblaciones sicut
prius. Item incontinenti ibidem comparuerunt coram whcTwerein
domino Edmundus de Boynton, Walterus de Sywardby et polchkj
Robertus de Munceus et fatebantur se cum prefato Johanne, "*^ d ab and
Waltero et Dionisio fuisse in parco predicto causa mali
faciendi in eodem, et petebant sibi absolucionem impendi |Wohn °t
a sentenciis quibus propter hoc erant involuti. Petitum «S Sy on
erat ab eisdem si se ordinacioni domini alte et basse se that’ttS
submittere vellent, qui respondebant quod sic. Et ad hoc

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super crucem juramentum prestiterunt corporale; de quibus
dominus ordinavit in omnibus sicut de Dionisio de Wathe
supradicto. Et tunc prefatus dominus prefatos Johannem,
Walterum, Dionisium, Edmundum, Walterum et Robertum
absolvebat. Deinde postmodum incontinenti exierunt
cum clericis domini et aliis ad majus altare in ecclesia
beati Johannis Beverlaci et super rubio libro beati Johannis
posito super altari singillatim jurarunt quod nunquam
decetero parcum predictum causa mali perpetrandi intra¬
bunt nec alios ad hoc intrare procurabunt, et quod nullum
dampnum in aliis rebus suis quibuscumque facient seu
eciam fieri procurabunt. Litteras vero obligatorias prefato
Bond by' patri fecerunt quarum tenor per omnia talis est. Noverint
Boynton not universi quod, cum ego Johannes de Boynton’ super qui-
do damage 1 busdam transgressionibus, quas nuper in parco de Beverlaco
pafkunder’a feceram, ilium parcum contra voluntatem venerabilis
penalty of patris, domini W., Dei gracia, etc., custodumque ejusdem
intrando, feras bestias capiendo et asportando homini-
busque dicti patris insultum dando in eodem et ipsos
graviter vulnerando, et aliis malefactoribus auxilium pres-
tando, fuissem per dictum venerabilem patrem impetitus
et eidem patri transgressiones recognovissem supradictas,
ordinacionique dicti patris et voluntati sue in omnibus alte
et basse hac de causa me sponte, pure et absolute sub-
misissem juxta ordinacionem venerabilis patris predicti,
inter cetera tactis sacrosanctis evangeliis corporale prestiti
juramentum quod nunquam decetero parcum de Beverlaco
predictum causa mali perpetrandi intrabo nec alios ad hoc
intrare procurabo, quodque dampnum aliquod in quibus¬
cumque possessionibus vel ceteris rebus dicti patris de
cetero non faciam nec ab aliis fieri procurabo. Et si con-
tingat quod absit quod in aliquo contra predictum meum
juramentum decetero fecero et super hoc convictus fuero,
obligo me, heredes et executores meos, ac omnia bona mea
mobilia et inmobilia, cohercioni et districcioni cujuscumque
judicis ecclesiastici vel eciam secularis quos idem pater
duxerit eligendum, ad solvendum dicto patri aut suis
executoribus xlli. sterlingorum nomine pene. In cujus rei
testimonium sigillum meum presentibus est appensum.
Dat. apud Beverlacum v idus Septembris, anno gracie
M° ccc mo x mo et pontificatus nostri quinto. Memorandum
quod Walterus de Boynton’ obligatus eodem modo preter
hoc quod non obligatur nisi ad xli. Item Edmundus de

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Boynton’, Dionisius, Walterus de Sywardby, et Robertus de wliter y ae
Munceus in predicta forma obligantur singillatim, quilibet
eorum ad cs. nomine pene, etc., ut supra. others.

Purgacio aliquorum diffamatorum de parco Beverlaci.
Memorandum quod Thomas le Ferour de Cotyngham,
Thomas Stel, Robertus Stel et Johannes filius Laurentius
(sfc) comparuerunt coram domino apud Beverlacum,
offerentes purgacionem suam quod nunquam intrarunt
parcum Beverlaci cause (sic) mali faciendi in eodem,
licet erga dominum de hoc diffamati fuissent, et supplica-
bant domino quod placeret ei admittere purgacionem suam
antedictam. Et quia testificatum fuit per illos qui in parco
predicto fuerunt ipsos Thomam, Thomam, Robertum et
Johannem inmunes esse, predictus dominus de gracia sua
speciali purgaciones suas recepit, videlicet, Thome le
Ferour die nativitatis beati Marie (Sept. 8), apud Waghne
sua manu et Johannis de Boynton tantum, Thome Stel,
Roberti Stel et Johannis sola manu se purgarunt.

Memorandum quod iiij idus Sept. (Sept. 10), apud Bever¬
lacum, Robertus filius Hugonis prepositi de Cotyngham et
Walterus serviens parcarii de Cotingham coram domino
comparuerunt et fatebantur se intrasse parcum Beverlaci
causa mali perpetrandi in eodem et feras bestias cepisse,
et submiserunt se alte et basse ordinacioni domini supradicti,
ac super hoc juramentum prestiterunt corporale. Et
dominus, prout in litteris infrascriptis plenius continetur,
penitenciam eorundem ordinavit, set nullas obligaciones
habuit ab eisdem quia pauperes sunt. W. etc., decano de
Herthille salutem, etc. Quia Robertum filium Hugonis
prepositi de Cotyngham et Walterum servientem parcarii S^eriey
de Cotingham ad nos in spiritu humilitatis venientes
ad nostram graciam admisimus specialem; injungentes
eisdem pro transgressione et injuria nobis et ecclesie nostre
Beverlaci per eosdem in parco nostro de Beverlaco illatis
penitenciam infrascriptam, videlicet, quod proximo die
dominico coram processione in ecclesia de Cotingham
[indutus sola camisia et bracciis— interlined ] incedentes,
a presbitero parochiali unam recipiant disciplinam; die
dominico proximo subsequenti coram processione in ecclesia
beati Johannis Beverlaci aliam consimilem recipiant dis¬
ciplinam; qua penitencia peracta a sentencia majoris
excommunicacionis, quam propter hoc incurrerant, per
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ante. Tibi in virtute obediencie firmiter injungendo
mandamus quatinus hac instanti die dominica ad ecclesiam
de Cotingham predictam personaliter accedens, prefatis
Roberto et W. penitenciam supradictam per omnem
ecclesiasticam censuram, si opus fuerit, adimplere compellas
et causam penitencie hujusmodi in eadem ecclesia assistente
populi multitudine in lingua matema exponas; injungendo
eisdem quod die dominico proximo subsequenti apud
Beverlacum alteram partem humiliter adimpleant peni¬
tencie supradicte. Qualiter autem hoc nostrum mandatum
fueris executus et quid actum fuerit in premissis, nobis
citra festum beati Michaelis constare facias per tuas litteras
harum seriem continentes. Vale.

Decano nostro Beverlaci. Quia Robertum, etc., ut supra
usque ibi, Recipiant [disciplinam, tibi in virtute, etc.,
usque ibi adimpleta. Prestitoque ab eodem coram magno
altari in ecclesia beati Johannis predicta tactis sacro-
sanctis ewangeliis corporaliter juramento, quod nunquam
decetero parcum nostrum predictum causa mali perpe-
trandi intrabit, nec alios ad hoc intrare procurabit; quodque
dampnum aliquod in quibuscumque possessionibus vel
ceteris rebus ad nos et ecclesiam nostram quomodolibet
pertinentibus decetero non faciet nec ab aliis fieri procurabit,
ipsum T. a sentencia excommunicacionis majoris quam
propter hoc incurrerat vice nostra in forma juris absolvat.] 1

Mandate to the dean of Beverley to see that Robert
and Walter go to the church of St. John, Beverley, on
Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Sept. 20),
and do their penance, and to absolve them when they had
completed their penance at Cotingham and Beverley.

1523. Probacio testamenti domini Johannis de Faucum-
berge. Anno gracie M° ccc mo x et pontificatus nostri (sic) W.,
permissione, etc., die Sabbati proxima post festum nativi-
tatis beate Marie virginis (Sept. 12), apud Burton’ juxta
Beverlacum, coram magistris R. de Cestria et W. de Bever-
laco, clericis nostris familiaribus, ad hoc tunc per nos
specialiter deputatis, insinuatum, probatum, apertum,
puplicatum et approbatum est hoc testamentum in forma
debita et consueta, [et] administracio bonorum ipsius
testamenti defuncti commissa extitit executoribus in eodem
nominatis, juramento vero prestito primitus ab eisdem

1 Passage in brackets from the bottom of the folio.

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quod de dictis bonis fidele facient inventarium, et quod
administrabunt fideliter in eisdem, quodque ratiocinium
fidele reddent cum super hoc fuerint requisiti. Unde nos
archiepiscopus supradictus huic testamento sigillum nos¬
trum apponi fecimus ad corroboracionem et testimonium
premissorum. Item injunctum fuit executoribus post
juramentum suum quod citra festum sancti Martini exhi-
beant officiali Ebor. copiam inventarii et testamenti pre-
dicti defuncti.

1524. 18 kal. Oct. (Sept. 14), 1310. Watton’. Littera p" io ‘^ s an(1

directa priorisse et conventui de Killing’ pro quibusdam
compertis, etc. Priorisse et conventui de Killing’. Propter
quedam per dilectos clericos nostros, dominos Robertum
de Notingham et Ricardum Hennay, per nos ad hoc speciali-
ter deputatis (sic), in vestro nuper comperta monasterio,
volentes indempnitati ejusdem monasterii, prout ad nostrum
spectat officium, salubriter providere, vobis priorisse, in
virtute sancte obediencie et sub pena deposicionis ab
officio, et vobis omnibus et singulis de conventu sub pena
excommunicacionis majoris, districte precipiendo mandamus
quatinus receptis presentibus infra tres dies proximo ( 0 he b c e e,l! ' r< ’ r
subsequentes, dominam Isabellam de sancto Quintino, *^ s ^ d anrt
celerariam domus vestre, ab officio cellarie (sic) hujusmodi
in presencia tocius conventus penitus amoveatis, ipsam in
nullo alio officio vestre domus decetero reponentes, ita quod
conventum continue sequatur in choro, claustro, dormitorio
et refectorio, clausuramque dominarum interiorem non
exeat quovis modo, nec cum aliquibus religiosis viris vel
secularibus colloquium habeat, seu litteras vel nuncios a
quibuslibet recipiat vel emittat, donee de statu suo aliud
duxerimus ordinandum; vobis nichilominus injungentes
quod, prefata Isabella a dicto officio cellerarie ut premittitur
amota, aliam vestre domus commonialem, maturam,
honestam et idoneam, absque mora vel difficultatis ob-
staculo ad predictum officium concorditer eligatis. Ad hoc
volumus ac vobis universis et singulis sub predictis penis ^mento be
districcius injungimus et mandamus quatinus statim recep-
tis presentibus Beatricem Scot' et Nellam Scot’ sororem
suam, seculares mulieres in vestro monasterio inutiliter
commorantes, a domo vestra de Killing’ et locis quibuslibet
ad eandem domum quomodolibet pertinentibus ammo-
veatis omnino, ita quod inter moniales seu in officinis aut
aliis vestris domibus decetero nullatenus conversentur

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nec qiiicquam eisdem de bonis vestri monasterii interius
vel exterius ministretur. Valete.

1525. Eisdem die et loco. Fratri Rogero de Driffeld,
Ibbot of X " quondam abbati monasterii de Melsa et abbatis qui nunc
SherTo d est ’ eo * n rem °tis agente, vices gerenti. Quoniam per
fnquire ° quasdam speciales visitaciones, in monasteriis de Swyna et
monks‘of 5 de Killingge per certos clericos nostros familiares vice et
chmged with auctoritate nostra nuper factas, comperimus quod fratres
“ n To e f Robertus de Merflet et Stephanus de Ulram, commonachi
Mdswln " 8 domus vestre, super incontinencia et incestu cum domina
Isabella de sancto Quintino, celeraria monasterii de Kil¬
lingge; quodque dictus frater Robertus super incontinencia
et incestu cum domina Elizabetha de Ruda, moniali domus
de Swyna, commissis, sunt graviter diffamate; volentes,
prout ad nostrum pertinet officium, periculis animarum
congruis remediis obviare ac vobis ad presens graciam
facere specialem, vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus
predictos monachos et confratres vestros super infamia
predicta vice predicti abbatis juxta regulares vestri ordinis
observances ad racionem ponentes, eos, si convicti fuerint,
debite corrigatis vel purgacionem eis canonicam indicatis,
predictos monachos vestros a frequentibus et suspectis
accessibus ad dicta monasteria et moniales eorundem
taliter refrenantes quod eontra eos decetero sinistra sus-
picio minime oriatur; ne ob vestri seu abbatis vestri predicti
necgligenciam vel defectum ad premissa manus nostras
oporteat extendere contra ipsos. Valete.

i Mmgery d ' 1526. 17 kal. Oct. (Sept. 15), 1310. Watton. Licence

FitzAian. to Margery, sister of Sir Brian son of Alan, knt., deceased,
to hear divine service in her oratory in her manor of Bayn-
ton for three years.

1527. 11 kal. Oct. (Sept. 21), 1310. Thorpe by York.

Dispensation for Sir John of Beverley, priest, for irregu¬
larity in celebrating divine service, “ juxta formam mandati
apostolici super indulgencia, pro passagio generali in sub-
sidium Terre Sancte per sanctissimum in Christo patrem
et dominum, dominum Clementem, divina providenciam
papam quin turn, concessa, per quinquennium duratura.”
Bubwith. 1528. 6 kal. Oct. (Sept. 26), 1310. Wath. Commenda¬

tion and induction of Sir Richard de Osgoteby, priest, to a
mediety of the church of Bubwyth, on the pres, of dame

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Isabella Beaumont (de Bello monte), lady of Vescy, on
behalf of dame Clemencia de Vescy. 1

1529. 14 kal. Nov. (Oct. 19), 1310. Otteley. Commission jj 0 f £; “*- of
to Master John de Nassington, official and canon of York,

in the matter of the provision under papal letters of Robert,
son of Ralph de Bingham, elk., to an ecclesiastical benefice
in the presentation of the prior and convent of Bridelington,
of the order of St. Augustine.

1530. 6 kal. Nov. (Oct. 27), 1310. Otteleye. Commission ^ 0 u 1 ; 1 n b e urn '
to Sir William Darreyns, rector of Lounesburgh, to confirm P rior y-
the election of the prioress of Brunnum, to be chosen in the
place of dame Avice of Beverley, deceased.

1531. 3 idus Nov. (Nov. n), 1310. Scroby. Commis- Bingham,
sion to the official of the archdeacon to receive in the parish
church of Swyne the purgation of Cecily de Bekingham

on certain sins and articles in the schedule annexed, “ cum
sua duodecima manu mulierum bone vite et conversacionis
honeste que note sunt in partibus de Swyna.”

Idibus Nov. (Nov. 13), 1310. Scroby. Commission to the
warden of the spirituality of Houedene to proceed to the
vill of Rouclyve near Houdene, 2 and inquire on certain
articles in the schedule concerning Cecily de Bekingham,
both by Beatrix de Rouclyve, widow, and members of her
household, and also by men and women in the neighbour¬
hood.

1532. 7 kal. Dec. (Nov. 25), 1310. Doncastre. Com- Nunkeelin s-
mission to Sir Robert de Notingham, rector of Brandes-

1 Michaelmas Term, io Edward II
(1316). Thomas de Hundegate of
Wyghton and Agnes his wife,
and John de Gunby and Alice his
wife, v. Clementia de Vescy,
Isabel de Vescy and Richard de
Osgodby, clerk, about the advow-
son of a mediety of the church of
Bubwyth. Agnes and Alice stated
that the advowson of a mediety
belonged to half a carucate of
land in the vill of Wyghton, of
which they were seised. During
their minority Clementia presented
as their guardian, as the land was
held of her by knight service,
Adam de Osgodeby, clerk, by whose
death the church had become
vacant. Isabel de Vescy made no
claim, and Richard only as presen¬

tee. Clementia said she presented
Adam in right of the manor of
Newsam, being part of her dower.
The jury accepted this agreement
and gave a verdict in her favour
on Friday, the morrow of the
Epiphany, io Edward II (Jan. 7,
1316-7). Mediety worth twenty
marks a year. Damages ten
marks (De Banco Roll 216, fo.
302d.). 6 kal. Aprilis (March 27),

1310. Bruneby. Institution and
induction of Sir Adam de Osgoteby
on the pres, of dame Isabel de Bello
monte (ii, fo. 136). The year is
really 1311.

2 Rawcliffe in the parish of
Snaith, in the West Riding, on
the other side of the Ouse from
Howden.

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burton, and Master Alan de Cotum, official of the arch¬
deacon, to proceed to the nunnery of Killing’ and audit the
accounts of the prioress, nuns, reeves ( prepositi) and bailiffs,
and all others bound to render accounts of their adminis¬
trations.

Same day and place. Commission to Master Alan de
Cotum, official of the archdeacon, to receive in the monas¬
tery of Swyne, the purgation of dame Elizabeth de Ruda,
a nun of Swyne, accused of incest with brother Robert de
Merflet, a monk of Meaux, “ cum sua xij a manu honestarum
monialium domus predicte.”

1533. Nonis Jan. (Jan. 5), 1310-1. Cawode. Dimissio
Ricardi de Thorp’ presbitero. Noverint universi quod, cum
nos, Willelmus, permissione etc., Ricardum de Thorp’,
presbiterum, fecissemus ex officio coram nobis legitime
evocari, super eo quod ecclesiam de Skypse dudum adeptus
fuerat ut dicebatur interveniente simoniaca pravitate,
eandemque ecclesiam postmodum ad opus religiosorum
virorum, abbatis et conventus de Melsa, qui ipsam in
proprios usus impetrarunt, similiter ut dicebatur simoniace
resignavit, objectoque eidem articulo factaque sibi copia
ejusdem, ipsum Ricardum super hoc a nostra impeticione
in pace dimisimus per decretum. In cujus testimonium
sigillum nostrum presentibus est appensum.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS SEXTUS.

1533A. Processus eleccionis fratris Roberti de Veteri
burgo, priori de Kirkeham. Memorandum quod die
dominica, in festo sancti Valentini martiris, anno grade
M° ccc mo decimo (Feb. 14, 1310-1), venerabilis pater,
dominus Willelmus, permissione divina etc., ad monasterium
de Kirkeham personaliter declinavit, ipsoque capitulum
dicti monasterii ingresso ac toto conventu coram eodem
domino archiepiscopo una cum fratre Johanne de Elvelee,
tunc ipsius monasterii priore, in dicto capitulo constituto,
prefatus prior sponte, pure et absolute officium suum,
curam et administracionem que habuit in dicto prioratu
resignavit in manibus dicti patris. Qua resignacione per
eundem patrem admissa, ac proposito per eundem verbo
Dei, tandem supprior et totus conventus ex injuncto ejus¬
dem patris ad eligendum aliquem in futurum priorem
adinvicem convenerunt, habitoque super hoc aliquali

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tractatu per quem modum ad eleccionem faciendam pro-
cedere vellent, finaliter in viam scrutinii concordabant. of
Super quo idem pater, per dictum conventum certificates,
statim ascitis sibi tribus canonicis ejusdem monasterii,
per totum conventum votorum scrutatoribus deputatis
in eodem capitulo, presentibus clericis suis familiaribus
infrascriptis, singulos canonicos juratos singillatim examin-
avit; primo tamen ipsos canonicos scrutatores, et postmodum
ceteros, a senioribus incipiens, donee singulos examinaverit
de conventu. Qua examinacione completa et votis singu-
lorum ut premittitur scrutatis, factaque votorum puppli-
cacione, habitaque collacione juxta quod canonica exigunt
instituta, quia finaliter apparuit quod omnes et singuli Aidb'oroSgh
canonici in fratrem Robertum de Veteri burgo, canonicum j* h ;f£°“ s ° £
ejusdem monasterii, vota sua direxerunt et in eundem libere elected,
consenserunt, frater Walterus de Collum vice et auctoritate
tocius conventus dictum fratrem Robertum de Veteri
burgo nomine suo et omnium et singulorum de capitulo
elegit in presencia dicti patris solempniter in priorem.

Qua eleccione facta et consensu dicti fratris Roberti per
eundem patrem requisito si hujusmodi consentire vellet
eleccioni, ipsoque statim consenciente eleccioni de se facte,
totus conventus predictus de licencia dicti patris, “ Te
Deum laudamus ” solempniter decantantes, prefatum elec-
tum ad majus altare ipsius ecclesii deduxerunt et eleccionem
hujusmodi solempniter pupplicarunt. Postmodum vero
in crastino tempestive idem venerabilis pater predictum
electum ipsiusque personam examinavit in suorum presencia
clericorum, et incontinenti facta examinacione hujusmodi
dictum capitulum cum toto conventu est ingressus, factaque
per eundem aliquali collacione verbi Dei prefatum electum
et eleccionem predictam confirmavit sub hiis verbis. In
Dei nomine amen. Quia nos, Willelmus, permissione etc.,
die dominica in festo sancti Valentini martiris, anno gracie
M° ccc mo decimo et pontificatus nostri sexto, in capitulo
monasterii de Kirkeham personaliter constituti, facta
cessione fratris Johannis de Elvelee, tunc prioris dicti
monasterii, de officio prioratus ejusdem in manibus nostris
pure, sponte et absolute, et eadem cessione per nos admissa,
ac de mandate nostro suppriore et conventu ad eleccionem
futuri prioris celebrandam insimul convenientibus, iidem
supprior et conventus fratrem Robertum de Veteri burgo,
concanonicum suum, in priorem dicti monasterii coram

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nobis concorditer elegerunt. Nos, Willelmus archiepiscopus
supradictus, cum clericis nostris dictam eleccionem cum
ea qua decuit diligencia examinantes, quia ipsam inveni-
mus rite factam, earn auctoritate ordinaria confirmamus,
tibi, fratri Roberto de Veteri burgo, in priorem dicti monas-
terii de Kirkam canonice confirmato, administracionem
spiritualium et temporalium dicti monasterii committentes.
Factaque confirmacione hujusmodi statim idem venerabilis
pater injunxit magistris Ricardo de Cestria, Willelmo de
Beverlaco et Nicholao de Calneton’, clericis suis familiaribus,
quod dictum confirmatum vice et auctoritate dicti patris
installarent in choro; quod et fecerunt iidem clerici sicut
eis injunctum extitit, precedente eos toto conventu cum
solempni cantu. Et ego, Henricus Willelmi de Erdeslawe,
clericus, Ebor. diocesis, publicus sacri Romani imperii
auctoritate notarius, premissis omnibus et singulis prout
scribuntur presens interfui et hec fieri vidi et audivi anno,
diebus et loco predictis et indiccione nona, presentibus
discretis viris, magistris Ricardo de Cestria, 'Willelmo de
Beverlaco, Nicholao de Calneton’, domino Roberto de
Bluntesdon’, Johanne de Sutton’, Johanne de Notingham
et Nicholao de Eton’, clericis familiaribus dicti patris.
In quorum omnium testimonium signum meum apposui
consuetum.

North cive I 534 - 3 kal. Marcii, anno sexto (Feb. 27), 1310-1. Wyl-

North Cave. ^ on Mandate to Sir Martin de Grymmeston, rector of Collum,
sequestrator in the archdeaconry, to sequestrate the church
of North Cave, vacant by the death of Sir William de
Carlton, the last rector.

B^Beter- I 535 - 6 idus Marcii (March io), 1310-1. Burton. Com-

iey Minster, mission to Sirs William de Estdene, canon of Beverley, and
Nicholas de Molendinis, clerk of the archbishop’s household,
to audit the accounts of Master Alan de Cotum, rural dean
of Beverley, on Thursday next, in the archbishop’s manor
of Beverley, for the prebend of the altar of the Blessed
Mary in the church of Beverley, for the year following the
death of Master Peter Eymerici, formerly prebendary,
who died intestate. 1

jdS 0 de 0f x 536 - 3 kal. Aprilis (March 29), 1311. Burton. Com-

pycheford. mission to Sir Robert de Bluntesdon, clerk of the archbishop’s
household and archbishop’s bailiff of Beverley, to audit

1 Peter Emery was dead before May 6, 1309 (no. 86). See also no. hi.

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the final account of Sir Martin de Grymeston, rector of
Collum, the sequestrator, on Friday before Palm Sunday
(April 2) in the archbishop’s manor of Beverley, of his
administration of the goods of John de Pycheford, deceased,
intestate.

1537. Same day and place. Licence to Sir Ralph de Fulmer? 0
Bulmer, knt., to choose a confessor.

1538. Penitencia Willelmi le Sutherne pro eo quod £j“ c a ““ g s ?° r
ingressus fuit parcum Beverlaci. Memorandum quod ij Beverley
kalendas Aprilis (March 31), anno Domini predicto, apud
Rouleye, Willelmus le Sutherne de Cotes in comitatu
Northamptonie venit ad dominum archiepiscopum et
fatebatur se fuisse [ingressum] in parcum Beverlaci causa

mali perpetrandi in eadem, et dominus admisit eundem
Willelmum ad graciam suam et injunxit ei unam fustiga-
cionem coram processione in ecclesia beati Johannis Bever¬
laci die dominica in Ramis palmarum (April 4), sola camisia
et braccis induto, et quod a penitenciario nostro ibidem
unam recipiat disciplinam, et quod auditor capituli Bever¬
laci certificet citra festum Pasche.

6 idus Aprilis, 1 apud Beverlacum, Johannes Drury de “' fo - l3,t -
Cotingham juratus dicit quod per tres vices fuit in parco
Beverlaci cum Johanne tunc parcario de Cotyngham et
aliis novem de hominibus comitis Comubie quorum nomina
non novit, et tunc prima vice ceperunt duas damas et illas
asportarunt. Item secunda vice fuit in comitiva eorundem
et tunc ceperunt unam damam et hoc fuit inter festum
sancti Michaelis et festum sancti Martini ultimo preteritum.

Item tercia vice fuit in dicto parco in prefata comitiva
et tunc ceperunt duas damas. Et iste juratus dicit quod
nullam [aliam] feram premissis vicibus cepit nec vulneravit.

Injuncta est sibi penitencia quod die dominica qua cantatur
Quasimodo geniti quod (sic) incedat coram processione in
ecclesia beati Johannis Beverlaci et quod a penitenciario
nostro ibidem unam recipiat disciplinam, et quod juret etc.

Thomas le Hunter de Mirfeld juratus die Sabbati in vigilia H > fo - II8 *-
Pasche (March 25), anno gracie M° ccc mo duodecimo, quod
in septimana ante dominicam in ramis palmarum ultimo
preterita fuerunt quatuor anni elapsi ipse juratus et Johannes
Golding’ ac Willelmus de Rolleston’ de Beverlaco ingressi

1 Probably this interpolation, like the one following, belongs to the
year 1312.

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fuerunt parcum Beverlaci causa mali perpetrandi in eodem
et tunc habuerunt duos leporarios in eodem et viderunt
multas feras et permiserunt leporarios suos currere ad
ipsas set nichil ceperunt nisi foun 1 quem ibidem dimiserunt
nec unquam ante vel postea fuit in dicto parco. Injuncta
est isti Thome penitencia unius fustigacionis coram pro-
cessione in ecclesia beati Johannis Beverlaci die dominica
qua cantatur Quasimodo geniti 2 et fuit littera directa
domino J. de Rysingdon’, auditori capituli.
a, fo. i 3 6d. 1539. 2 nonas Aprilis (April 4), 1311. Burton.® Littera

directa priori et conventui de Bridelington’ quod dominus
vult declinare ad monasterium suum pro quibusdam refor-
mandis in domo. Priori et conventui de Bridelington’.
Quia intendimus annuente Domino die 4 Jovis proxima
post dominicam qua cantatur Quasimodo geniti
(April 22 ) 4 ad vestrum monasterium personaliter declinare
pro quibusdam statum ipsius monasterii et salutem ani-
marum quorundam concanonicorum vestrorum contin-
gentibus, prout ad nostrum pertinet officium reformandis,
vobis in virtute obediencie firmiter injungimus et mandamus
quatinus predicto die Jovis vos omnes et singuli in capitulo
vestro tempestive compareatis personaliter coram nobis,
facientes fratres Simonem le Conestable et Simonem de
Burton’, concanonicos vestros, et omnes alios canonicos
in vestris cellis et ecclesiis seu maneriis ubilibet commor-
antes legitime evocari quod die et loco predictis una vobis-
cumque (sic) nos conspectui personaliter se presentent, nostra
-salubria monita, correcciones et injuncta ac alia ibidem
per nos ordinanda cum debita reverencia admissuri ex
quibus fructum Altissimus producat placidum, qui utinam
vobis proficiat sicut pie cupimus ad salutem. Valete.
i‘inance 2 of 5 In Dei nomine amen. Nos Willelmus permissione etc.
Burton°a injungimus fratri Simoni de Burton, canonico monasterii
Bridlington Bridelington quod continue sequatur conventum in
mg on. c j aus t ro ^ c h 0r0; refectorio et dormitorio nisi infirmitate
vel alia causa legitima fuerit impeditus, et locum ultimum
teneat in ordine sacerdotum. Claustrum interiorem monas¬
terii non exeat quovis modo sine licencia nostra speciali.

1 Old French faon or foun — 1 Altered to “ [die] Lune cras-

a fawn. tino sancte Trinitatis ” (June 7).

3 “ Quasimodo ” is the introit for 5 This entry has been wrongly
the first Sunday after Easter. inserted amongst the Homagia.

3 Altered to “Munketon, 3 idus
Maii "

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Dicat unum noctumum psalterii omni die et septem psalmos
penitenciales cum letania omni quarta- et sexta feria coram
altari beate Virginis humiliter prostratus. Item ad humilia-
cionem suam, que est omnium virtutum fundamentum,
a priore vel subpriore omni die Veneris secrecius cum psalmo
Miserere mei et oracione ad hoc congruente unam recipiat
disciplinam. Item propter irregularitatis periculum se
non inmisceat celebracioni divinorum. Et hec omnia et
singula faciat, subeat et observet humiliter et devote
donee suis exigentibus mentis ea duxerimus relaxanda.

1540. 6 idus Aprilis (April 8), 1311. Beverley. Com¬
mission to the archb.’s official of York “ ad corrigendum,
reformandum et puniendum excessus et defectus contra
dominum Willelmum dictum le Littel, vicarium ecclesie
de Skipse, ac dominam Lorettam, dominam de Swanland,
nuper compertos, qui in rotulo hiis annexe* plenius continen-
tur; necnon ad corrigendum etc.”

Same day and place. Commission to Master Alan de
Cotum, rural dean of Beverley, to try the appeal between
Walter, William and Thomas, sons of Peter de Weyneflet,
deceased, appellants, and Stephen Croudy and Simon de
Sandholm, executors of the said deceased, respondents.

1541. 2 idus Aprilis (April 12), 1311. “ Burton’ juxta

Beverlacum. Littera pro fratre Rogero de Thorn, canonicho
[sic) de Bridelington’, mittendo apud Hextildesham.”
Mandate to the prior and convent of Bridlington to send
Roger de Thorne, a refractory canon, to Hexham, there
to undergo penance. He was to go before the Saturday
after the Sunday on which Quasimodo geniti was sung
(April 24). (The Priory of Hexham, i, p. xlvi.) 1

1542. 4 idus Maii (May 12), 1311. Munketon’. Littera
testimonialis 2 * * * * * 8 super moribus alicujus bene conversati.

1 P. xlvi, 1. 2: insert graciam et

benediccionem after salutem. Ibid.,

last line: insert nostro before

arbitrio. P. xlvii, 1. 5: insert

priorem etc. wt supra after vos.

Ibid., 1. 16: for poenitenciam read

personam.

8 Notwithstanding this testimon¬
ial, James de Portu did not remain
long as custos of the church of
Scarborough. Amongst the docu¬
ments from the abbey of Citeaux,
now preserved in the archives at
Dijon, relating to Scarborough,

is a declaration by brother John,
monk of Citeaux and rector of
the church of Scardeburg’, dated
Thursday after Martinmas (Nov. 15),
1313, and sealed with the seal of
the office of prior of Rievaulx
(de Rievalle), that in the presence
of Sir William, prior of that house,
Sir William de Helmeslay, bursar,
and brother William Kemp, sub¬
prior, he had deposited the follow¬
ing charters in the bursary (bur¬
sar ia) of Rievaulx: Carta[m] regis
Ricardi de ecclesia de Scardebur’.

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behavdour’of Reverendo domino, domino . . . ., Dei gracia abbati
POTtu 6 Cisterciensi, Guillelmus, permissione divina, etc., salutem
keeper of the in eo qui est universorum fidelium vera salus. In eo speramus
scarb ro \ divine clemencie complacere si pro bene meritis perhibeamus
testimonium veritati. Sane quam laudabiliter et honeste
frater Jacobus de Portu, monachus ordinis vestri et custos
ecclesie vestre de Scardeburgh, nostre diocesis, est in partibus
illis hactenus conversatus, nedum fama vicinie set ejusdem
fratris opera efficacia, de quibus satis nobis liquet, compro-
bant et testantur. Quocirca devocioni vestre attencius
quo possumus supplicamus quatinus eundem fratrem Jaco-
bum intimius recommendatum habentes, ipsum et sua
negocia intra paterne exaudicionis januam admittatis
nostri intuitu cum favore ut exinde si qua in nostris partibus
habueritis facienda nos invenire possitis ad vestra bene-
placita promciores. Semper in Christo feliciter valeatis.
judgment 1543- 15 die mensis Maii, anno gracie 1311. Munketon’

archb^that juxta Rypon’. Pronunciacio super appropriacione ecclesi-
ranwnTof nd arum et pensionum de Kyrkeham. In Dei nomine amen,
were entitled Nos Willelmus, permissione divina etc., ex officii nostri
debito dudum nostram diocesim visitantes, comperimus
quod religiosi viri, prior et conventui monasterii de Kyrke-
ham, ejusdem nostre diocesis, contra jus commune ecclesias
parochiales de Kirkeby in Crendal’, de Mora, 1 de Crambum,
de Garton’ et de Helmesleye, dicte nostre diocesis, possident
atque tenent, et ab ecclesia de Rosse annuam pensionem
xls., ab ecclesia vero de Berghthorp’ pensionem unius marce
de facto percipiunt et per nonnulla tempora perceperunt.
Volentes itaque super premissis judicialiter procedere
contra ipsos, mandavimus et fecimus eosdem religiosos
super hiis coram nobis ad judicium evocari. Expositis
siquidem et objectis judicialiter parti dictorum religiosorum
supradictis factaque responsione ad ea, juramento de
calumpnia et de veritate dicenda per dictam partem prestito,
testibus insuper per partem ipsorum productis, quibus in

Hurythorpt:

Item confirmacionem regis Henrici
de donacione ejusdem. Cartam
ejusdem regis Henrici de curia et
mansione monachorum de Scard’.
Istas scilicet tres cartas in parvo
scrinio separatim positas. Item
confirmacionem regis Edwardi filii
regis Henrici de dicta ecclesia.
Item donacionem regis Ricardi et

proteccionem. Item confirma¬
cionem regis Edwardi filii regis
Edwardi de dicta ecclesia. Item
inspeximus privilegii ecclesie de
Scard’ sub sigillis cardinalis albi
et archiepiscopi Cantuariensis.

1 See Reg. Romeyn, i,' 234m, for
identifying the ecclesia de Mora
with Westow church.

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 197

forma juris admissis, juratis et examinatis, eorumque fo - 139 ‘
attestacionibus publicatis, quamplurimis eciam litteris tarn
apostolicis quam quorundam predecessorum nostrorum
decanique et capituli nostre Ebor. ecclesie et nonnullis
aliis instrumentis et munimentis exhibitis et productis,
parti quoque religiosorum ipsorum assignato termino
competenti ad introducendum omnia quibus uti volebant
et demum in facto concluso, parti ipsorum certum diem
prefiximus ad diffinitivam sentenciam audiendam. Nos
igitur archiepiscopus supradictus, diligenter auditis et
plenius intellects juribus, racionibus et probacionibus,
cognitisque ad plenum hujus negocii mentis, deliberacione
quoque super premissis nobiscum et cum peritis prehabita
diligenti, parte ipsorum religiosorum propter hoc in nostra
presencia constituta et ferri sentenciam postulante, Dei
nomine invocato, supradictas ecclesias parochiales de
Kyrkeby in Crendale, de Mora, de Crambum, de Garton’
et de Helmesleye, necnon et pensiones prefatas annuas
xls. ab ecclesia de Rosse et unius marce ab ecclesia de
Bergthorp’ memoratis, predictis religiosis et eorum monas-
terio in usus proprios fuisse et esse canonice assignatas et
perpetuo concessas, eosque ipsas ecclesias et pensiones
juste et licite possidere ac percipere, ipsosque religiosos
super hiis omnibus sufficienter munitos esse et impeti in
posterum non debere, in hiis scripts pronunciamus, de-
claramus ac eciam diffinimus, eosdem religiosos et eorum
monasterium super premissis sentencialiter absolventes.

Lecta, lata et in scriptis pronunciata fuit ista sentencia
per nos archiepiscopum supradictum, parte eorundem
religiosorum ut premittitur presente. 1

1544. 3 nonas Junii (June 3), 1311. Wylton. Letters
dimissory for all superior orders for Sir John [de Solyhulle],
rector of Sculcotes, subdeacon. 2

1 On 2 idus Junii (June 12), 1311,
at Wylton, the archbishop pro¬
nounced a similar judgment in
favour of the prior and convent of
Watton in relation to the churches
of Watton, North Dalton, Killing-
wyk, Briddessale and Hoton (ii,
fo. 139).

2 The following letters dimissory
are recorded in the portion of the
archdeaconry of the East Riding,
contained in Reg. Greenfield, vol. ii.

6 idus Dec. (Dec. 8), 1311. London.
John de Topclyve, acolyte, rector
of Lekenfeld, all orders (fo. I39d).
9 kal. Aug. (July 24), 1312. Stan¬
ford. William son of Edward
called Brisebank of North Feriby,
scholar, all orders (fo. i4od).
4 idus Sept. (Sept. 10), 1312.
Rypon. Hugh de Lokenton, elk.
(fo. 142). 10 kal. [Jan.] (Dec. 23),
1312. Cawode. Will, de Fitting,
deacon (fo. 143). Nonis Junii

198 register of archbishop greenfield

1545. 3 idus Junii (June 11), 1311. Wylton. Notice
to the official of the archdeacon of the E.R. of the absolu¬
tion of Roger de Thorne, late cellarer of the house of Bride-
lington, excommunicated “pro eo quod dominos Martinum
de Grymmeston’ et Ricardum de Grymmeston’, clericos
et ministros nostros, ac magistrum Stephanum de Cotum
clericum, certo loco contra ipsorum voluntatem arestabat
violenter et ipsos per alios arestari fecit.” 1

1546. 16 kal. Julii (June 16), 1311. Cawode. Licence
to the prior and brethren of the B.M. of Mount Carmel at
Kyngeston upon Hull, “ ut locum vestrum in eadem villa
ad construendum ibidem ecclesiam deputatum per quem-
cumque episcopum catholicum apostolice sedis graciam
optinentem possitis facere dedicari.”

1547. Kal. Julii (July 1), 1311. Thorpe by York.
Collation and induction of Master John Gower, priest, to
the church of Brunnum, of the archb.’s patronage, void by
the death of Master Richard de Clyff, the late rector!

HIC INCIPIT REGISTRUM MAGISTRI ROBERTI DE PYKERING’
VICARII generalis, DOMINO ARCHIEPISCOPO versus curiam

ROMANAM PROFISCISCENTE AD CONCILIUM GENERALE.

1548. ii kal. Aug. (July 22), 1311. York. Institution
and induction of Geoffrey de Cave, deacon, to the church of
North Cave, on the pres, of Cristiana de Walsay.

Nonis Oct. (Oct. 7), 1311. Beverley. The same of Roger
de Lelle, priest, to the church of Goushill in Holdernes,
on the pres, of Ralph de Lelle.

17 kal. Feb. (Jan. 16), 1311-2. York. The same of Sir
John de Hothum, priest, to the church of Cotyngham,
on the pres, of the king, by reason of the custody of the
lands and tenements which had belonged to John de Wake. 2

(June 5), 1313. Cawode. Will, de
Langeton, elk., and 2 idus Junii
(June 12), Cawode, for John de
Swyna, subdeacon (fo. I44d). 8 kal.
Dec. (Nov. 24), 1313. Scroby. Will,
de Pagula, elk., and John de
Castelford (fo. I45d). 2 nonas Feb.
(Feb. 4), 1314-5. Alan de Houst-
wyke, deacon, on shewing a
sufficient title (fo. 157). 3 kal.

Marcii (Feb. 27), 1314-5. John
Cock’ of Ravenser, staying in the
university of Bonye (sic), on shew¬
ing a sufficient title (ibid.). 12 kal,

Oct. (Sept. 20), 1315. Otteley.
Robert Fairfax of Beverley (fo.
i62d).

1 Nonis Julii (July 7), 1311.
Cawode. Thorne had a dispensa¬
tion for officiating whilst under a
sentence of excommunication (ii,
fo. I39d).

2 Jan. 20, 1311. Acceptance of a
presentation to the church of
Cotyngham, in the diocese of York,
of John de Hothum, king's clerk,
whom the king by his letters under
his privy seal presented to W,,

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 199

[DE ANNO SEPTIMO.]

1549. *6 kal. Feb. (Jan. 17), 1311-2. York. Commission whairam'
to the dean of the Christianity of York, and Masters John Percy '
de Wodehous and Henry le Flemmyng, rectors of Sutton

on Derewent and Staveley, to judge in the case between Sir
George Salvayn, clerk, presented to Wharrum, and Sir
Henry de Percy in possession.

12 kal. Feb. (Jan. 21), 1311-2. York. A further
commission to the same persons at the instance of Sir
Gerard Salvayn. “ Sua nobis dominus Gerardus Salvayn
miles peticione monstravit quod cum ipse sit parochia-
nus ecclesie de Warrum Percy 1 suaque intersit pro
salute anime sue habere bonum et ydoneum pastorem in
dicta ecclesia, qui possit animam suam et debeat regere
salubriter pariter et curare, ac dominus Henricus de Percy
presbiter, possessioni dicte ecclesie ut rector incumbens,
animam ejusdem militis, dicte ecclesie parochiani, curare
nequeat; nec est rector ecclesie antedicte ex eo quod tempore
admissionis ad ecclesiam eandem commissique sibi regi-
minis ejusdem et eciam tempore institucionis de se facte in
eadem, quam ecclesiam sic recepit post ultimum concilium
Lugdunense, fuit revera minor viginti quatuor annorum,
non attingens tunc nec adhuc attingit vicesimum quintum
annum etatis sue, quas vero admissionem cum commisso
sibi regimine et institucione a patre predicto, hujusmodi
etatis defectum ignorante, obrepticie seu per abrepcionem
obtinuit sic de facto, in anime sue et dicti parochiani
periculum, dicte ecclesie prejudicium ac scandalum pluri-
morum, propter que peciit dictus miles sibi justiciam exhi-
beri.”

1550. 12 kal. Marcii (Feb. 29), 1311-2. Carham. Citacio geLSTto
facta magistro J. de Deping’ ad prosequendum citacionem oUteS-
suam ad ecclesiam de Setrington’. Robertus de Pykering ^^ R ° f
etc., discreto viro, officiali domini archidiaconi Estridingie,
salutem in auctore salutis. Presentarunt nobis Willelmus

de Kyme et Johannes filius Johannis Bygot de Stocton’,
Willelmus videlicet magistrum Johannem de Deping' et
Johannes filius Johannis Thomam de Elingham clericos

archbishop of York, for admission Jan. 24 (ibid., p. 414).
to the church, and whom the arch- 1 In 1316 Gerard Salvayn was
bishop has instituted parson therein lord of Burdale and Thixendale
(C.P.R., 1307 1313, p. 411). The in this parish (Kirkby’s Inquest,
presentation by the king is dated p. 315).

200

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ad ecclesiam de Setrington’, Ebor. diocesis, vacantem et ad
suas presentaciones divisim et in solidum spectantem ut
dicunt, concessisque per nos predictis clericis Johanni et
Thome litteris nostris separatis ad inquirendum super
vacacione dicte ecclesie de Setrington’ et aliis articulis in
inquisition casu hujusmodi debitis et consuetis, et ad certificandum
thatThomas nos distincte et aperte super hiis que inveniri per inquisi-
de^ingham cionem contingerent utramque. Set receptis postmodum
bywnrde vestris litteris certificatoriis separatis super facta inquisi-
entSed' s to cione presentacionis utriusque vestro et illorum [sigillis]
settrington° f per quos prefate inquisiciones erant facte consignatis, et
jihn M df er eis apertis et inspectis comperimus quod inquisicio super
presented by presentacione dicti Thome de Elingham facta pro ipso
tosh Byg ot’ plurimum operatur. Vobis mandamus quatinus proximo
cause why^ die feriato post recepcionem presencium prefatum magistrum
not°be S ou Johannem de Deping’ edicto peremptorio uno ex causa
admitted. p ro tribus Latine, Gallice et Anglice, adeo pupplice ut
solempniter proposito, quod non sit verisimile id predictum
magistrum Johannem latere, peremptorie citetis seu citari
faciatis quod compareat coram nobis in majori ecclesia Ebor.
proximo die juridico post festum sancti Gregorii pape,
presentacionem suam prosecuturus ac propositurus et
ostensurus precise et peremptorie si quid habeat canonicum
quare predictus Thomas ad ecclesiam admitti non debeat
memoratam. Facta eciam per vos vel alium denunciacione
pupplica et solempni in eadem ecclesia de Setrington quod
si dictus magister Johannes dictis die et loco in forma
prescripta non comparuerit coram nobis, nos in dicto nego-
cio presentacionis dicti Thome quantum de jure poterimus
procedemus. De die vero recepcionis presencium et quic-
quid feceritis in premissis, nos citra diem predictum red-
datis cerciores per vestras litteras patentes, que harum
seriem representent.

1551. 13 kal. Maii (April 19), 1312. York. Institution
and induction of Master John de Toppeclyve, subdeacon, 1
to the church of Semer, on the pres, of the abbot and con¬
vent of Whiteby.

4 kal. Maii (April 28). York. Letters dimissory to any
catholic bishop for the diaconate and priesthood.

1 4 nonas Dec. (Dec. 2), 1312. and priest from any catholic
Cawode. Topclyve had letters bishop (ii, fo. 142).
dimissory for the orders of deacon

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 201

1552. 16 kal. Junii (May 17), 1311. York. Dispensation fa ,40d -
“ super irregularitate ” under letters from brother John de
Eggsclef, papal penitencer, for Robert de Bounewyk, who

had compensated Robert de Shelford.

1553. 2 nonas Sept. (Sept. 4), 1311. London. Seques- ™»r-
trum ecclesie de Esington’. Officiali curie Ebor. vel ejus unofficial
commissario generali. Litteras religiosorum virorum, de encioSng a
Boulton’ et de Novo burgo priorum, ordinis sancti Augus-

tini, Ebor. diocesis, venerabilis patris, domini episcopi
London’ ac cancellarii London’ judicum, una cum decano
sancti Martini London’ se totaliter excusante, secundum ® a f h n e g J™; or
formam litterarum apostolicarum, quas vobis mittimus was exS>m° r
inspiciendas, eis directarum, deputatorum unacum can- municate< ■
cellario ecclesie beati Johannis Beverlaci, hujusmodi juris-
diccionis notorie non capace commissariorum recepimus
tercio die mensis Septembris in hec verba:—Venerabili
etc. usque in finem. Volentes itaque mandatis apostolicis,
quatenus nobis incumbit, reverenter obedire, attendentesque
duo in litteris predictis contineri separata, quorum unum
facere non valemus, consuetudine Anglicane ecclesie obsis-
tente, videlicet ut contra dictum dominum Robertum
[de Cotinghaml 1 seculare brachium invocemus; alterum
vero videlicet ut eidem fructus et proventus beneficiorum
suorum merito subtrahantur dum sibi communio ecclesie
denegatur, censemus consonum fore juri. Quamobrem
vobis mandamus quatinus fructus et proventus ecclesie
de Esington’, cujus idem dominus Robertus rector extitit,
sequestrari faciatis et sub salvo custodiri sequestra, donee
constiterit dictum dominum Robertum ecclesie commu-
nioni in forma juris existere restitutum seu aliud a nobis
receperitis in mandatis. Qualiter autem presens mandatum
nostrum fueritis executi, nobis distincte et aperte constare
faciatis per vestras patentes litteras harum seriem con-
tinentes.

10 kal. Julii (June 22), 1311. Apud Beverlacum. Relaxacio £a^, ques '
ejusdem sequestri. Idem eidem. Cum nuper ad requisicionem relaxed,
et rogatum religiosorum virorum [etc. ut in ultimo usque ad]
commissariorum; vobis mandaverimus quod fructus et pro¬
ventus ecclesiastici ab hiis merito sunt subtrahendi quibus
ecclesiastica communio denegatur, ac per litteras dictorum
commissariorum recepimus quod dominus Robertus de

1 See

2135-

202

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Cotingham pro eo quod legitime monitus de c li. sterling-
orum, in quibus domino Johanni de Sandale nomine ex-
pensarum in lite inter eos super ecclesia de Symundesbum
dudum mota condempnatus satisfacere non curavit, per
predictos commissarios majoris excommunicacionis sen-
tencia extiterat involutus, et sic excommunicatus publicatus,
in qua per tres menses et amplius perseveravit animo
indurato claves ecclesie contempnendo, omnes fructus et
proventus ecclesiasticos dicti domini Roberti in ecclesia
de Esington’, cujus idem Robertus dicitur esse rector,
sequestrari faceretis et sub hujusmodi sequestra custodiri
donee absolucionis beneficium in forma juris meruerit
obtinere vel aliud a nobis receperitis in mandatis; nobisque
per litteras apostolicas seriem dicte litis continentes jam
constet manifeste ipsum dominum Robertum a predicta
excommunicacionis sentencia in forma juris esse absolutum
et communioni ecclesie restitutum. Vobis mandamus
quatinus predictum dominum Robertum et ministros
suos in fructibus et proventibus suis ecclesiasticis 'predictis
administrare permittatis et libere disponere de eisdem,
prout eis melius videbitur expedire, sequestra predicto
nullatenus obsistente.

1554. 3 idus Marcii (March 13), 1311-2. Admission by
William, dean of York, and John de Nassington, canon of
York, commissaries of the vicar-general, of Sir Thomas de
Elingham, priest, to the church of Setrington, on the pres,
of John son of John (Bygod) of Stocton. “ Memorandum
quod institucio fuit reservata predicto vicario generali
quia lis mota fuit in curia regis super patronatu dicte ecclesie.
5 idus Julii (July 11). London. Admission by the vicar-
general.

REGISTRUM DOMINI.

1555. 7 idus Aug. (Aug. 7), 1312. Bekingham. Rati¬
fication of the orders of John de Neuton, priest, ordained
by the bishops of Durham and Whithorn without letters
dimissory.

1556. 5 idus Aug. (Aug. 9), 1312. Scroby. Commission
to Sirs Henry, vicar of Hayton, rural dean of Retford,
and Adam, vicar of Clareburgh, to cite Robert de Lund
and Robert de Castello, executors of the will of William
Hathcarl of Bekyngham, deceased, to prove his will and
render accounts.

REGISTER OF ARCHBISHOP GREENFIELD 203

3:557. 4 idus Aug. (Aug. io), 1312. Scroby. Institution
and induction of William dil Clay, priest, to a mediety of
the church of Tweng, on the pres, of Sir Geoffrey Maucu-
venant, knt.

1558. 5 idus Aug. (Aug. 9), 1312. Scroby. Mandate
to the official of the archdeacon of the E.R. to denounce
as excommunicated all persons violating the sequestration
of the church of Roston in the parish of Louthorp, vacant
by the death of Master Walter de Louthorp, the last rector
of Louthorp.

1559. P ro fructibus vicarie de Neuton’. Memorandum
quod vj kal. Sept. (Aug. 27), anno predicto, apud Burton’,
scriptum fuit sequestratori nostri in archidiaconatu Estri-
dingie quod estimatis per eum omnibus fructibus, proventi-
bus et obventibus vicarie de Neweton’ a tempore quo
dominus Stephanus de Hastthorp’, nuper vicarius dicte
ecclesie, qui ad vicariam de Barton’, Lincolniensis diocesis,
est admissus et ut dicitur institutus in eadem, qui fructus,
proventus et obvenciones ad nos tempore vacacionis dicte
vicarie de Neuton’ debeant pertinere, ipsos prefato Stephano
pre aliis vendat pro tanto, quantum aliquis alius dare
voluerit pro eisdem, cui Stephano de predicto precio xls.
perdonavimus graciose, et quod de residuo precio nobis
respondeat sicut decet.

1560. De Johanne de Boynton’. Memorandum quod
eisdem die et loco [2 kal. Sept. (Aug. 31), 1311, apud
Beverlacum], scriptum fuit Johanne de Boyngton’ quod
infra dies a tempore recepcionis litterarum nostrarum satis-
faceret custodi novi operis fabrice ecclesie nostre Beverlaci
de xls., quos injunximus eidem Johanne (sic) nomine peni-
tencie pro certis debitis suis in parco nostro Beverlaci per
ipsum et suos complices commissis; alioquin nos hec conni-
ventibus oculis non possumus pertransire quin contra
eum ad levacionem pecunie quantum justicia exigat pro-
cedamus.

1561. Quod Walterus de Kek (sic) intendat majoribus :
negociis domus de Swyna. Memorandum quod eisdem die
et loco scriptum fuit Waltero de Kelk’ quod velit assumere
onus interponendi vices suas in majoribus negociis priorisse
et conventus de Swyna, et nos permittimus quod dicta
priorissa et conventus respiciant eum de bonis domus juxta
merita sua pro labore suo,

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1562. Nonis Sept. (Sept. 5), 1312. Brafferton. Mandate
to Sir Thomas de Wyngners, sequestrator in the archdea¬
conry of the E.R., to sequestrate the fruits of the church of
Fosseton [Foston in the margin] in the deanery of Dikering,
“ proviso quod hujusmodi fructus et proventus in solo
ipsius ecclesie et non alibi reponantur; et si alique decime
fructuum ejusdem ecclesie personis laicis vendite fuerint
et extra solum ipsius recondite, ipsas decimas in manibus
emptorum earundem sequestretis arcius.” 1

1563. Monicio facta suppriori et conventui de Kirkham
pro fratre Johanne de Elveley, quondam priore dicte
domus. In Dei nomine amen. Quia frater Robertus de
Veteri burgo, prior monasterii de Kirkam et ejusdem
monasterii conventus in exhibendo, ministrando, solvendo
et faciendo fratri Johanni de Elveley, quondam priori dicte
domus, quedam in litteris communi suo sigillo signatis
ac eciam ordinacionibus et monicionibus nostris contenta
super provisione eidem per nos concessa et per nos
ordinata ac eciam confirmata hactenus fuerunt negligentes,
culpabiles et remissi; nos Willelmus, permissione etc.,
eosdem priorem et conventum monemus ut omnia et
singula in dictis litteris comprehensa plene ac integre
faciant et adimpleant, alioquin in suppriorem, celerarios,
thesaurarios seu bursarios, sacristam ac ceteros officiates
majoris excommunicacionis, in conventum vero interdicti
sentencias ferimus in hiis scriptis. Quas excommunicacionis
et interdicti sentencias predictas personas superius nomina-
tim expressas ac eciam conventum ipsum, statim postquam
in observacione contentorum in litteris predictis vel alicujus
ipsorum cessatum fuerit, incurrere volumus ipso facto,
nisi a dicto fratre Johanne remissionis vel dilacionis graciam
valeant obtinere.

1564. Idibus Sept. (Sept. 13), 1312. Munketon. Com¬
mission to Sirs William de Bolton, rector of Kirkeby Mis-
perton, and Stephen, vicar of Wynestede, “ad petendum
et recipiendum ad libertatem ecclesiasticam Ricardum de
Wrauby clericum, carcerali custodie in castro de Pykering’
pro furti crimine ei imposito mancipatum coram ballivis
nobilis viri comitis Lancastrie.”

1565. 8 kal. Oct. (Sept. 24), 1312. Cawode. Commission
to Masters Peter de Dene, the archb.’s vicar-general, and

1 Sequestration relaxed at Scroby, 6 kal. Nov. (Oct. 27), 1312 (ii, fo. 142).

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J. de Nassington, his official of York, to try the case between
Sir George Salvayn, clerk, presented to the church of
Warrum Percy and Sir Henry de Percy in possession, and
between Sir Gerard Salvayn, knt., and Sir Henry de Percy,
the commission by Master Robert de Pykering, the vicar-
general, being revoked. 1

9 kal. Oct. (Sept. 23), 1312. Cawode. Commissio ad
compellendum dominam Margaretam, uxorem domini °»sr
Roberti de Percy, abjurare peccatum et loca suspecta cum Percy, e
domino Gerardo Salvayn milite. Eisdem. Quia domina Stay° f
Margareta, uxor domini Roberti de Percy, super crimine S'Lf sai-
adulterii cum domino Gerardo Salvayn milite ut dicitur vayn ' knt -
commisso vehementer diffamata ac coram nobis ex nostro
super hoc officio evocata, comparens, peccatum illud cum
dicto Gerardo decetero committendum et loca suspecta,
quamvis super hoc per nos efficaciter monita fuerit, con-
tumaciter renuit abjurare; vobis committimus et mandamus
firmiter injungentes quatinus propter vehementem sus-
picionem et grave scandalum inter prefatos, Gerardum et
Margaretam de dicto crimine exorta eandem Margaretam
coram vobis legitime evocatam prefatum crimen et loca
suspecta faciatis canonice abjurare, in eandem si protervo
animo hoc facere renuerit majoris excommunicacionis
sentenciam fulminantes; ad correccionem nichilominus
ejusdem Margarete tam per viam inquisicionis de predicto
crimine quam purgacionis canonice, prout saluti animarum
eorundem Gerardi et Margarete expedire videritis, vice
nostra ulterius procedentes. Valete.

1566. 3 idus Nov. (Nov. 11), 1312. Cawode. Mandate “ anda ‘f er ^ 0
to Sir John de Roston, vicar of Scardeburgh, the archb.’s at scm-w
special commissary in this matter, to warn under pain of up a cieS.
excommunication Robert Waweyn, Robert Cordewen, John

le Cartere and Robert Broth, keepers of the king’s gaol at
Schamebourgh, to deliver up to the archb. William de
Fyvele, clerk, who had been condemned ( dampnatus ) for
theft before Sir William de Houk’ and John de Donecastre,
the king’s justices at Scardeburgh, and delivered as a clerk,
but whom they detained against his will.

1567. 4 nonas Dec. (Dec. 2), 1312. Cawode. Inspeximus fo ' I42d '
by the archbishop of a papal privilege granted to Robert

1 Another commission to the Cawode, 4 idus Dec. (Dec. 10),
same in this matter is dated at 1312 (ii, fo. 143).

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de Bluntesdon, priest:—6 idus June, 7 Clement V (June 8,
1312). Priory of Groseau, near Malaucene (de Grausello
prope Malausanam ). Dispensation for Robert de Bluntesdon,
successively rector of Skyrkenbek and of Birton on Trent,
in the diocese of York, value 26/*., and prebendary of
North-Newenton in Wilton, to retain the same, and on
resigning one of the churches to accept another, value ten
marks more than the one resigned ( C.P.L ., ii, 100).

Testified to by Richard de Snoweshull, clerk, apostolic
and imperial no.tary public. His mark.

1568. Sept. 24, 1312. Cawode. Collacio et institucio
ecclesie de Louthorp’, auctoritate Lateranensis concilii.
Universis sancte matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presentes
littere pervenerint, Willelmus, permissione etc., salutem
in omnium Salvatore. Noverit universitas vestra quod nos
litteras discreti viri, magistri Johannis de Nassington’,
canonici ecclesie nostre Ebor., sigillo suo pendente signatas,
recepimus et inspeximus tenoris et continencie infrascripte:—
J. de Nassington’, canonicus Ebor., venerabilis patris,
domini Willelmi, Dei gracia etc., ad infrascripta commissarius
specialiter deputatus, magistro Thome Conyer de Cicestria
presbitero salutem in omnium Salvatore. Commissionem
dicti venerabilis patris, recepimus, tenorem qui sequitur
continentem:—Willelmus, permissione etc., dilecte filio,
magistro Johanni de Nassington 5 , canonico ecclesie nostre
Ebor., salutem, graciam et benediccionem ecclesiam de
Louthorp’, nostre diocesis, per mortem ultimi rectoris
ejusdem vacantem, cujus collacio quinto die mensis Octobris
jam instantis erit ad nos auctoritate Lateranensis concilii
devoluta, vobis post dictum terminum vice et auctoritate
nostra idonee persone conferendi ipsamque personam per
se vel per procuratorem suum in corporalem possessionem
dicte ecclesie cum omnibus suis juribus et pertinenciis
introducendi et defendendi inductum, vobis tenore presen-
cium committimus potestatem. In cujus rei testimonium
sigillum nostrum presentibus est appensum. Vacat hie
quia non emanavit in ista forma set in forma subscripta.

Dec. 10, 1312. Cawode. Approbacio et confirmacio
collacionis et institucionis ecclesie de Louthorp’. Universis
sancte matris ecclesie filiis presentes litteras visuris vel
audituris Willelmus etc., salutem in Domino sempiternam.
Ad universitatis vestre noticiam volumus pervenire quod
cum a nostra diocesi et provincia fuissemus ex certis causis

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et legitimis abfuturi ac vacante ecclesia de Louthorp’
nostre diocesis, super cujus advocacione sive jure patronatus
inter duos milites in curia regia lis pendebat adeo ut per
lapsum temporis dicte ecclesie collacio crederetur ad nos
infra breve tempus fore auctoritate Lateranensis concilii
devoluenda; nos de dilecti filii, magistri Johannis de Nas-
sington’, canonici ecclesie nostre Ebor., fidelitate et industria
plenius confidentes, eidem dictam ecclesiam in eventu
devolucionis hujusmodi persone ydonee conferendi ipsamque
personam per se vel per procuratorem suum in possessionem
ejusdem ecclesie cum suis juribus et pertinenciis introdu-
cendi ac defendendi inductum, specialem dedimus et con-
cessimus per nostras patentes litteras potestatem, sicut in
eisdem nostris litteris continetur. Dictus vero magister J.
veniente tempore devolucionis predicte memoratam eccles¬
iam de Louthorp’ magistro Thome le Conyer de Cicestria
presbitero vice et auctoritate nostra contulit intuitu cari-
tatis, sicut in eisdem magistri Johannis litteris sigillo suo
pendente signatis, prefato Thome super hoc confectis,
vidimus contineri. Nos igitur eundem Thoinam ad prefate
ecclesie curam et regimen sufficientem et ydoneum repu-
tantes, collacionem ejusdem ecclesie ut premittitur sibi
factam auctoritate ordinaria ratificamus et approbamus
eamque [per] has nostras patentes litteras confirmamus,
quas in testimonium premissorum sigilli nostri appensione
fecimus communiri.

1569. 6 kal. Jan. (Dec. 27), 1312. Cawode. Purgacio
domini Gerardi Salvayn militis. Universis Christi fidelibus

ad quos presentes littere pervenerint Willelmus, permissione ^* e > d a ^'
etc., salutem in omnium Salvatore. Noverit universitas awtery
vestra quod cum dominus Gerardus Salvayn miles fuisset wife of sir
nuper de adulterio cum domina Margareta, uxore domini p°tcy de
Roberti de Percy, diffamatus, et coram nobis super hoc
ex officio evocatus et ad racionem positus, crimen sibi in
hac parte objectum omnino negavit, de quo tandem juxta
nostram arbitrium legitime se purgavit. Quod omnibus
quorum interest innotescimus per presentes sigilli nostri
appensione munitas in testimonium premissorum.

Similar purgation of dame Margaret, wife of Sir Robert ud£. of the
de Percy.

1570. 17 kal. Feb. (Jan. 16), 1312-3. Cawode. Archi-
diacono Estridengie vel ejus ofiiciali. Gravem nuper queri-
moniam Roberti de Everingham, parochiani nostri, recepi-

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mus, continentem quod quidam iniquitatis filii, sue salutis
inmemores et proprii persecutores honoris, Luciam, uxorem
dicti Roberti legitimam, contra voluntatem dictorum
Roberti et Lucie de manerio suo de Everingham violenter
armata potencia abduxerunt eandemque sic adhuc detinent
in locis ab eodem Roberto remotis, ipsum contra constitu-
ciones canonicas privando debito conjugali; que tam per
quorundam magnatum nobilium et potentum intimacionem
quam eciam per famam publicam ad nostram noticiam
sunt deducta. Mandate in common form to denounce as
excommunicate all who had abducted Lucy, wife of Robert
de Everingham. 1

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS OCTAVUS.

1571. 10 kal. Marcii (Feb. 20), 1312-3. Cawode. Insti¬
tution and induction of Laurence de Oundel’, deacon, in
the person of Sir John de Gyseburne, priest, his proctor,
into the vicarage of Neuton, on the pres, of the abbot and
convent of Bardeneye.

1572. 9 kal. Marcii (Feb. 21), 1312-3. Cawode. Licence
to John de Hasthorp to hear divine service in his chapel
in the manor of Hasthorp.

1573. March 12, 1312-3. Wylton. Letters testimonial
that John, son of Sir Robert de Boynton (Boyngton), knt.,
had received the first tonsure of the clerical order from arch¬
bishop John (le Romeyn).

1574. Memorandum quod xxvj t0 die mensis Marcii,
anno gracie M° ccc mo tercio decimo, apud Burton’ juxta
Beverlacum dominus scripsit priorisse et conventui de
Swyna pro Elizabetha filia quondam David de Cawode
quod habeat sustentacionem suam in domo de Swyna quam
diu honeste et bene se habuerit in dicta domo, et quam
cito de incontinencia aut alia inhonestate convicta fuerit,
hujusmodi sustentacio eidem subtrahatur. Et pro hujus-
modi sustentacione et aliis dominus misit eis illo die decern

1 Lucy, daughter of Robert de
Thweng, the eldest son and heir of
Marmaduke de Thweng and Lucy,
one of the sisters and heiresses of
Peter de Brus iii of Skelton. She
married first William le Latimer
the younger, by whom she had a
son William. By an irregular con¬
nection with Nicholas de Meynell,
of Whorlton, she became mother of

Nicholas de Meynell, who succeeded
to his father’s property in default
of legitimate issue. Her second
husband was the above-named
Robert de Everingham, who was
dead before 1316, and her third
and last was Bartholomew de
Fanacourt, a foreigner. For more
information about her see the
Guisborough Chart., i, 123K.

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libras ad aliquod relevamen onerum incumbencium domui
supradicte.

1575. Memorandum quod iiij to nonas Aprilis, anno
Domini supradicto (April 2, 1313), apud Burton’ dominus terge
archiepiscopus absolvit dominum Walterum de Faucum-
berge a sentencia excommunicacionis majoris quam in-
currerat pro eo quod patrem suum euisceravit, 1 et super hoc
dominus recepit litteras Berengarii, penitenciarii domini
pape, quas litteras dictus dominus Walterus secum appor-
tavit.

1576. 5 idus Aprilis (April 9), 1313. Burton’ juxta
Beverlacum. Inhibicio ne aliquis adoret ymaginem beate F orsh
Marie in ecclesia de Foston’ noviter collocatam, donee Virgin
etc. Decano de Dykering’. Quociens ea que pro spirituali prop™
vel temporali remedio salubriter fuerant ordinata, illo S
humani generis inimico in simplicium cordibus superse- made -
minante zizania, ad noxam tendere dinoscuntur, ipsa sine
tarditate qualibet sunt tollenda, prout ex divinis et humanis
institucionibus liquere poterit evidenter. Hinc etenim
serpentem eneum, quern precepto Domini Moyses fecerat
ipsumque erexerat in deserto ut aspicientes in eum a ser-
pentinis percussionibus sanarentur, cum postmodum populus
ipsum colere et venerari cepisset, Ezechias rex Juda, pro

eo quod in errorem et supersticionem populum traxerat,
provido et laudabili consilio noscitur confregisse. Sane nuper
ad aures nostras pervenit quod ad quandam ymaginem
beate Virginis in ecclesia parochiali de Foston’ noviter
collocatam magnus simplicium est concursus ac si in eadem
plusquam in aliis similibus ymaginibus aliquid numinis
appareret, sicque simplices ex concursu hujusmodi in
ydolatriam et erroris devium de facili trahi possent, fuerunt-
que super ymagine predicta inter religiosos viros priorem et
conventum de Bridelington’ et Johannam relictam Thome
de Poyngton’ lites et contenciones varie prius mote, ac
periculosi conflictus habiti et alia mala quamplurima,
quibus eciam pejora successura fore imposterum formi-

1 It is difficult to know in what
sense Walter de Faucumberge can
have eviscerated his father, possi¬
bly for the purpose of embalming
him. Walter of Hemingburgh
(Chronicon, ii, 240) says that Walter
de Faucomberge, the father, died
on All Souls’ Day, 1304, and was
buried at Nunkeeling, in the church

of the holy nuns, founded by his
ancestors. It is very possible that
his death took place at Skelton-in-
Cleveland, which he had inherited
from the Bruses, and if so his body
would require a certain amount of
preparation before it could be
moved to Nunkeeling.

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dantur nisi eis oportunis remediis occurratur. Volentes
igitur ut tenemur hujusmodi tam animarum quam corporum
periculosis dispendiis quatenus possumus obviare, tibi
firmiter injungimus et mandamus quatinus tam in dicta
ecclesia de Foston’ quam in aliis ecclesiis collegiatis et
parochialibus infra dictum decanatum ubilibet constitutis
omnibus parochianis nostris tam clericis quam laicis singulis
diebus dominicis et festivis publice et in genere auctoritate
nostra inhibeas seu facias inhiberi ne quis decetero pro
adoracione dicte ymaginis ad prefatam ecclesiam vel alibi
ubi earn transferri contigerit accedat, vel ipsius ymaginis
pretextu oblaciones in pecunia seu rebus aliis quibuscumque
facere presumat, donee de causis, racionibus et motivis,
ex quibus ad eandem ymaginem hujusmodi habitus est
concursus, inquisicionem fieri fecerimus diligentem, sub
pena excommunicacionis majoris et aliis penis ac distric-
cionibus canonicis, quas in contrarium facientes pro loco
et tempore curabimus excercere. Vale.

1577. 2 idus Aprilis (April 12), 1313. Beverley. Leave
to Robert de Tweng, rector of Holm in Spaldingmor, to
study for seven years “ in forma constitucionis ” and to
let his church for two years.

1578. IdibusDec. (Dec. 13), 1313. Beverley. Inspeximus
of the record in archbishop Gray’s register of the admission
and institution of Thomas de Thurkelby, clerk, to the
church of Louthorp, on the pres, of Stephen de Maynil,
by reason of the custody of the land and heir of Walter
de Lauthorp. 1

[ n 1579. 4 kal. Maii (April 28), 1313. Burton by Beverley.
' Notice to Master Alan de Cotum, official of the archdeacon
1 of the E.R. and rural dean of Beverley, “ ne racione offi-
. cialitatis seu decanatus predictorum pauperem domum
nostram de Kynewaldegraves juxta Beverlacum seu fratres
vel sorores inibi degentes presumatis aliqualiter visitare
seu correccionem ibidem aliquam excercere sine mandato
nostro et licencia speciali. Si que tamen vobis denunciata
fuerint inibi corrigenda, nobis significare curetis pro loco
et tempore oportunis.”

t _ 3 kal. Maii (April 29), 1313. Burton by Beverley. Inhi¬
bition to the brethren and sisters of the archb.’s hospital of
y Kynewaldegraves by Beverley “ ne confessorem seu con-
. 14. The entry is dated

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211

fessores qui vestras confessiones audiat in foro anime eligatis
vel eligat quisquam vestrum vel peccata sua confiteatur
nisi proprio sacerdoti in eodem bospicio moranti vel alii
mature et discrete confessori si quem ex causa legitima
elegerit, dum tamen ad hoc humiliter petat et obtineat
licenciam a predicto proprio sacerdote sub pena districcionis
canonice quam si contra feceritis poteritis non inmerito
formidare.

1580. 6 idus Maii (May 10), 1313. Wylton. Licence to Kirkbum.
the prior and convent of Gysebum to let the church of
Brunne, which they held in proprios usus, to Sir Hugh

de Driffeld, priest, and Reginald de Croxden, for two years.

5 idus Maii (May n), 1313. Wylton. Licence to the prior Lund -
and convent of Wartre to let all their tithes of the church of
Lund, which they held in proprios usus, from next autumn
before they were separated for one year.

1581. 17 kal. Junii (May 16), 1313. Wylton. Appoint- Etton -
ment ( deputacio ) of Geoffrey de Saleby as coadjutor of

Sir John de Ardeme, rector of Etton, “ qui propter adver-
sam corporis valitudinem circa custodiam et administra-
cionem rerum suarum intendere non poterit prout antea
consuevit facere. Et memorandum quod eisdem die et
loco idem Galfridus juravit coram domino tactis sacrosanctis
fideliter ministrare et curare bona dicti rectoris.”

1582. Kal. Junii (June 1), 1313. Cawode. Institution L«*mgton.
and induction of Sir William de Boyngton, priest, to the
church of Lokinton, on the pres, of Sir Peter de Malo lacu,

lord of Mulgreve, knight.

Also of Adam de Folkardeby, deacon, to the church of skeckiing.
Skeckeling’, on the pres, of Ralph, prior of Birstall, general
proctor in England of the abbot and convent of Aumale
(Albemarlia). Letters dimissory for the priesthood from
any Catholic bishop.

1583. Idibus Junii (June 13), 1313. Schirbum. Com- “™( nous
mission to Sir William de Bergh, rector of Thornton in
Pikeringlyth, and to the dean of Dykering to seek out and
receive criminous clerks imprisoned at Schardeburgh.

1584. 18 kal. Julii (June 14), 1313. Brotherton’. Com- 'lSotmio
missio facta priorisse de Brunnum ad visitandum cellam of^Cbm-
de Seton’ in Coupeland’. 1 Priorisse et conventui de Brun- hoIme to

1 The Benedictine nunnery of by Henry son of Arthur son of
Seton or Lekeley, in the parish of Godard, lord of Millom, towards the
Bootle in Cumberland, was founded close of the twelfth century. In

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ofslton-ta- 1 num. Quia intelleximus quod cellam vestram de Seton’
copeiand. j n Coupeland’, vestro monasterio subjectam ut asseritis,
consuevistis ante hec tempora visitare, devocionis vestre
precibus inclinati ut ad eandem cellam in hac estate vos
priorissa, adjunctis vobis duabus dominabus maturis et
honestis domus vestre, personaliter cum decenti et compe-
tenti commitiva accedere valeatis, eandemque tarn in
capite quam in membris prout ad vos pertinet visitare,
liberam vobis tenore presencium concedimus facultatem;
proviso quod, visitacione hujusmodi per vos expedienda
(sic), ad vestrum monasterium sub pena districcionis canonice
absque more dispendio redeatis. Valete.

Aidbrough. 1585. 11 kal. Julii (June 21), 1313. Lanum. Institution
and induction of Sir Nicholas de Grymeston, priest, to the
vicarage of the church of Aldburgh in Holdernes’, on the
pres, of Ralph, prior of Birstall, general proctor in England
of the abbot and convent of Aumale.

Hexham 1586. June 21, 1313. Lanum. Mandate to the prior
pnory ' and convent of Shelford to receive Adam de Carliolo, a
refractory canon of Hexham (The Priory of Hexham,
i, p. liii). 1

Mandate to 1587. 3 kal. Julii (June 29), 1313. Neubo. Littera quod
vicar ot *the subditi domini pareant et intendant vicariis archidiaconi
oftheE 0 R. Estridingie tempore visitacionis sue. Decanis nostris,
visitation, ecclesiarum rectoribus, vicariis, capellanis seu presbiteris
et aliis ecclesiarum ministris ceterisque parochianis nostris
tarn clericis quam laicis infra archidiaconatum Estridingie
constitutis. Cum ex gracia sedis apostolice domino Bertrando
de Fargis, archidiacono Estridingie, sit indultum ut ecclesias
ceteraque loca ecclesiastica et personas dicti archidiaconatus,
in quibus eidem archidiacono visitacionis officium competit
de consuetudine vel de jure, possit libere per aliquam seu
aliquas personas idoneas, quam vel quas ad hoc duxerit
deputandas, a duodecimo kal. Marcii ultimo preterito
(Feb. 18) usque ad triennium proximo sequens, quociens
tempus visitacionis ingruerit, facere visitari ac procuraciones
racione visitacionis hujusmodi sibi debitas ab ecclesiis,
locis et personis hujusmodi taliter visitatis recipere moderatas
eciam in pecunia numerata, quacumque constitucione

the Victoria History of Cumberland Nunburnholme, another house of
(ii, 192-194) nothing is said of the same order,
any connexion of this house with 1 P. liv, 1. I: for quum read
quoniam.

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213

super hoc in contrarium edita non obstante, prout hec in
litteris apostolicis nobis nuper exhibitis et ostensis plenius
continetur (sic); ac idem archidiaconus magistro Alano de
Cotum, rectori ecclesie de Hesham, et Roberto clerico vices
suas commiserit conjunctim et divisim ad visitacionis hujus-
modi officium excercendum in archidiaconatu predicto;
vobis injungimus et mandamus quatinus juxta vim et
effectum gracie apostolice facte prefato archidiacono in
hac parte predictis magistro Alano et Roberto, cum pro
visitacionis bujusmodi officio vice et nomine dicti archi-
diaconi congruis et consuetis temporibus excercendo ad vos
personaliter accesserint, durante triennio supradicto in
hiis in quibus de jure et approbata consuetudine tenemini,
ob reverenciam sedis apostolice pareatis humiliter et eciam
intendatis, alias personas quam superius nominatas ad
visitacionem hujusmodi nullatenus admittentes, nisi aliud
a nobis receperitis in mandatis. Valete.

1588. July 13, 1313. Hakeneye. Licence to the abbot
and convent of Bardeneye to let their manor and church
of Hundmanby with its chapels, rents, services and appur¬
tenances, to Sir Roger de Thornton, rector of Folketon, 1
for three or four years.

1589. Idibus Oct. (Oct. 15), 1313. Carlton in Lindrik. 1
Institution and induction of Stephen de Coldon, priest,
to the chapel of Coldon, on the pres, of Ralph, prior of
Bristall, general proctor in England of the abbot and
convent of Aumale.

15 kal. Dec. (Nov. 17), 1313. Scroby. Also of William de
Wandesford, chaplain, to the vicarage of the church of
Scardeburgh, on the pres, of brother Bartholomew, proctor
of the abbot and convent of Citeaux, keeper (custos) of
the church of Scardeburgh.

1590. 18 kal. Jan. (Dec. 15), 1313. Scroby. Commission
to Masters Alan de Cotum, rural dean of Beverley, and
William, vicar of Burton Anneys, to go to the monastery
of Bridelington and inquire by twelve senior canons, or
more if necessary, into the truth of the articles annexed.

1591. 3 kal. Jan. (Dec. 30), 1313. Scroby. Notice to
the official of York not to trouble Sir Hervey, rector of

1 April 18, 1315. Scroby. Licence of Folketon, to have an oratory in
to Sir Roger de Thorneton, rector his manor at Folketon (ii, fo. 160).

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Routb (Ruda ), 1 as long as he was in the service of Master
Nicholas de Ros.

Monjtionto 1592. Kal. Jan. (Jan. i), 1313-4. Scroby. Memorandum
ilt Meaurfto quod dominus scripsit abbati et conventui de Melsa ad
keep.° r ' s monendum Willelmum de Fenwyke, quondam fratrem
milicie Templi, morantem in monasterio de Melsa quod
satisfaciat abbati et conventui predictis pro sustentacione
sua in forma alterius littere hujusmodi materiei in quaterno
archidiaconatus Ebor. (no. 1609).

ii, fo. 146. 1593. Dec. 27, 1313. Scroby. Commissio ad audiendum

to an Austin confessionem domini Henrici de Percy et ad injungendum
the r confe ar penitenciam eidem salutarem. Fratri Ricardo de Wetewang’,
Henry de ordinis fratrum sancti Augustini, sacre theologie doctori.
top<Se an a d t0 Cum venerabilis in Christo pater, dominus Arnaldus.
penance. Dei gracia tituli sancte Prisce presbiter cardinalis, nuper
apostolice sedis nuncius in Anglia, 2 pro nobili viro, domino
Henrico de Percy, super quibusdam forum penitenciale
tangentibus nobis vel nostro vicario in spiritualibus suas
litteras duxerit destinandas, idemque nobilis propter locorum
distanciam et viarum discrimina ad nos commode persona-
liter accedere [non] poterit in presenti, de vestre circum-
speccionis industria plenius confidentes, vobis que dictus
nobilis in foro confessionis aperire voluerit audiendi, sibique
prout negociorum qualitas exegerit injungendi penitenciam
salutarem, ac alia omnia et singula nobis per litteras venera¬
bilis patris predicti in hac parte commissa vice et auctoritate
nostra juxta vestre discrecionis arbitrium faciendi specialem
tenore presencium committimus potestatem. In cujus rei
testimonium etc.

Carnaby. 1594- 13 kal. Feb. (Jan. 20), 1313-4. Scroby. Institu¬

tion and induction of Master Robert Groman of Beverley
to the vicarage of the church of Kernetby, on the pres, of
the prior and convent of Bridelington.

11 kal. Feb. (Jan. 22). Scroby. Also of Sir Robert de
Holem, chaplain, to the chapel of Coldon, on the pres, of
Ralph, prior of Bristall, general proctor in England of
the abbot and convent of Aumale.

1 Jan. 27, 1309-10. Offington three years and in the meantime
juxta Staunford. Leave to Hervey not to be compelled to proceed to
de Wynchegom, rector of Routh higher orders (ii, fo. 166).

(Ruda), subdeacon, to study for 2 See no. 995.

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HIC INCIPIT ANNUS NONUS.

1595. Mem. quod iiij t0 idus Feb. (Feb. 10), apud Scroby, Catwick
anno predicto, Ricardus de Pontefracto, rector ecclesie de
Cattewyk’, 1 quam optinet virtute provisionis apostolice

in forma pauperis, juravit domino archiepiscopo obedien-
ciam canonicam in forma consueta et in (sic) fuit institutus
in dicta ecclesia per officialem Ebor., commissarium specialem
ipsius domini archiepiscopi, executoris principalis.

1596. 10 kal. Marcii (Feb. 20), 1313-4. Cawode. Relaxa-

cio multe rectoris de Wharrum pro non residencia. Officiali °oos. 'im-'
nostro Ebor. Quia inspecto registro nostro comperimus E^de
in eodem quod domino Henrico de Percy, rectori ecclesie ofwiSE
de Wharrum, nostre diocesis, dudum graciam fecimus £^£ si for
specialem, dispensacionem concedentes eidem in forma dence -
constitucionis Cum ex eo vel videlicet litterarum studio
insistens ad ulteriores ordines assumendos per septennium
minime teneretur nec pro eodem tempore in dicta sua
ecclesia residere, de quo tempore sibi adhuc restant fere
ut intelleximus duo anni. Volumus et mandamus quatinus
mulctam illam cs. eidem rectori pro sua non residencia ut
asserit per vos aut vestrum commissarium impositam ab
eodem nullatenus exigatis. Et si que sentencie aut censure
ea occasione contra ipsum rectorem aut suos per curiam
nostram Ebor. noviter sint emisse, eas faciatis absque more
dispendio revocari, et exaccioni dicte mulcte superseded
omnino.

1597. Eisdem die et loco. Sentencia generalis in omnes

illos qui adorant ymaginem beate virginis in monasterio de d jj?£™’ s to
Bridelington’. Officiali archidiaconi Estridingie. Inter alia forbid w°r-
quibus antiquos, hostis humani generis serpentinum virus paid to the
callide propinando simplicium animos a via veritatis et (“ginintile
justicie protrahit in errorem, ydolatrie vicio propter inmani- jj SLg L.
tatem sceleris Christi fideles molitur involvere sicut olim
populum Ysraeliticum ad diversas ydolatrandi species church,
noscitur attraxisse. Sane dudum decano nostro de Dykering’ had b“en Ury
certis de causis litteras nostras direximus quod ipse in ,na<e
certis locis et ecclesiis sui decanatus omnibus parochianis
nostris tarn clericis quam laicis auctoritate nostra publice
inhiberet ne quis ad ecclesiam de Foston’, nostre diocesis,
ubi quedam ymago beate virginis tunc extitit collocata,
ad quam magnus simplicium habebatur concursus, acsi

1 The church of Catwick was in the patronage of the priory of Pontefract,

216 register of archbishop greenfield

in eadem plusquam in aliis similibus ymaginibus aliquid
numinis appareret, ex quo nonnulli in ydolatriam et erroris
devium de facili trahi possent, vel alibi ubi ipsam trans-
ferri contigerit pro adoracione dicte ymaginis accederet
vel ipsius pretextu oblaciones quascumque offerre presumeret
quovismodo. Ceterum licet idem decanus noster mandatum
nostrum canonicum memoratum in locis sui decanatus
juxta formam et effectum ejusdem solempniter publicasset,
sunt tamen quamplurimi, sue salutis ut nuper intelleximus
inmemores, qui causa adorandi dictam ymaginem non
solum propter id quod representatur per earn set eciam
propter ipsam ymaginem quasi plus numinis in se habeat
quam alie que id idem penitus. representant, catervatim
ad eandem ut dicitur accedentes, antiqui hostis calliditate
pestifera, qui mille nocendi artes habet, incauta devocione
subtiliter in ydolatrie devium protrahuntur. Et insuper
pretextu dicte ymaginis inter diversas personas fuerunt
lites et contenciones varie prius mote ac periculosi con-
flictus habiti et alia mala quamplurima, quibus eciam
pejora successiva fore in posterum formidantur, nisi eis
oportunis remediis occurratur. Cupientes igitur tarn des-
pendiosis animarum et corporum periculis quatenus secun¬
dum Deum possumus salubriter obviare, vobis in virtute
obediencie firmiter injungimus et mandamus quatinus in
omnibus et singulis ecclesiis conventualibus, collegiatis et
parochialibus infra archidiaconatum Estridingie ubilibet
constitutis et specialiter in ecclesia conventuali de Bride-
lington’ diebus dominicis et festivis intra missarum solempnia
.1466. inhibeatis auctoritate nostra et inhiberi publice faciatis
omnibus parochianis nostris ne quis pro adoracione dicte
ymaginis beate virginis, que in monasterio de Bridlington’
nunc ut dicitur collocatur, ad eandem accedat vel ipsius
pretextu oblaciones quascumque quomodolibet faciat ad
eandem. Ne eciam ille in quorum potestate dicta ymago
constituta est in presenti vel earn esse contigerit infuturum
ipsam adorandam exponant seu oblaciones recipiant ad
eandem, donee de causis, racionibus et motivis ex quibus
ad eandem ymaginem hujusmodi habitus est concursus,
inquisicionem fieri fecerimus diligentem et aliud super hiis
a nobis receperitis in mandatis, sub pena excommunicacionis
majoris quam in con[tra] facientes premissis monicione et
inhibicione bujusmodi canonicis proferimus in hiis scriptis
et eos incurrere volumus ipso facto. Qualiter autem hoc

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nostrum mandatum fueritis executi, ac in quibus ecclesiis
locis et diebus premissa fueritis executi, nobis citra instans
festum Paschatis constare faciatis distincte et per vestras
patentes litteras harum seriem continentes. Hujus autem
mandati nostri copiam sub sigillo vestro pendenti super
majus altare monasterii de Bridlington’ per vos dimitti
volumus sub testimonio competenti. Valete.

1598. 7 kal. Marcii (Feb. 23), 1313-4. Cawode. Leave Foston -
of absence for two years from Easter to Sir Robert le Con¬
stable, rector of Foston, “ ad prosequendum negocia ecclesie
sue.”

1599. 3 nonas Marcii (March 5), 1313-4. Cawode. pSLfof
Licencia concessa priorisse et conventui de Swyna de ®™(; e t( t ’ w<1
duabus puellis recipiendis. Priorisse et conventui de Swyna. g> rls -

Si Agnes et Elena, filie Johannis de Stavelay defuncti,
habiles sint ad jugum Domini sub religionis vestre habitu
supportandum, et ipsarum admissio cedere possit ad vestri
monasterii comodum et honorem, ut eas ad habitum reli¬
gionis vestre possitis admittere, omni paccione cessante
que simoniacam possit sapere pravitatem, quacumque
inhibicione nostra super hujusmodi admissionibus nulla-
tenus obsistente, vobis ex causis in vestris litteris compre-
hensis tenore presencium licenciam specialem concedimus.

1600. 10 kal. Aprilis (March 23), 1313-4. Cawode. Rillinston -
Institution and induction of Master John de Lutton, priest,

to a mediety of the church of Rillington, on the pres, of
the abbot and convent of Byland.

i6ox. Memorandum quod iij nonas Aprilis, anno gracie Ful1 Sutt01
supradicto (April 3, 1314), scriptum fuit officiali Ebor.
quod supersederet exaccioni quam facit contra magistrum
Hugonem de Thometoft’, ' rectorem ecclesie de Foule
Sutton’, de una marca pro non residencia sua in dicta
ecclesia, donee aliud a nobis receperit in mandatis.

1602. 5 idus Aprilis (April 9), 1314. Cawode. Commis- ckS? ous
sion to Sir William de Bolington, rector of Ferybi, dean of
Herthill, to seek out criminous clerks in prison at Hull.

1603. 2 idus Aprilis (April 12), 1314. Cawode. Collation S" b „ u ra ~
and induction of Sir Hugh de Driffeld, priest, to the church

of Brunnum. 1

1604. 3 kal. Maii (April 29), 1314. Burton. Notice of Visitations -
a visitation of the monastery of Bridlington on Saturday

1 Vacant by the collation of Wheldrake to Master John Gonwer (no. 13x8),

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before Ascension day (May i); of the deanery of Buccros,
as to the first part on Monday after the invention of the
Holy Cross (May 6), in the parish church of Langeton, and
as to the second part on the Tuesday following the parish
h, fo. i 4 8. church 0 f Wharrum Percy; of the deanery of Dykering,
as to the first part in the parish church of Wyllardby
on May 8, as to the second part in the parish church of
Scardeburgh on May 9, and as to the third part in the parish
church of Hundmanby on May 10; and on 6 nonas [Maii]
A.D. supradicto at Wylton, of the deanery of Herthill,
as to the first part on Friday the morrow of the Ascension
(May 17) in the parish church of Everingham, as to the
second part on Saturday following in the parish church of
Lund, as to the third part on Monday following (May 20)
in the parish church of Rouleye.

4 nonas Maii (May 4), 1314. Commission by the archb.
of the visitation in the deaneries of Buccros and Dykering
to masters William de Beverl’ and William de Rothewell.

1605. Monicio priori de Bridlington. Memorandum
5 idus Maii (11 May), 1314, dominus archiepiscopus monuit
peremptorie fratrem Gerardum priorem monasterii de
Bridlington dum ibidem visitacionis officium exerceret,
quod infra annum a die monicionis sibi facte faceret fieri
unam cameram competentem et decentem cum camino et
aliis necessariis pro priore qui pro tempore fuerit et ad
recipiendum dominum archiepiscopum cum ipsum ibidem
contigerit declinare, sub pena xx li, elemosine domini
vel alibi ubi ordinaverit solvendarum.

Sancton. 1606. ii kal. Junii (May 22), 1314. Thorp juxta Ebor.

Institution and induction of Sir Gervase de Beverlaco,
priest, to the church of Santon, on the pres, of the prior
and convent of Watton.

1607. 17 kal. Junii (May 16), 1314. Wylton. Notice of

a visitation of tne monastery of Kyrkeham on Wednesday
after the feast of the Holy Trinity (June 5).

6 kal. Junii (May 27), 1314. Cawode. Notice of visita¬
tions of the monastery of Brunnum on Monday, June 10,
of the monastery of Wartre on June 11, of the deanery of
Holdernesse, as to the first part on June 15 in the parish
church of Swyna, as to the second part on June 17 in the
parish church of Otringham, and as to the third part on
June 18 in the parish church of Rosse.

8 idus Junii (June 6), 1314. Wykam, Notice of a

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visitation of the monastery of Swyna on Thursday before
the feast of St. John Baptist (June 20).

3 idus Junii (June 11), 1314. Burton juxta Beverlacum. M°. mm.
Postponement of the visitation of Swyna, “ occurrente
impedimento canonico ” until “ cessante impedimento
predicto, vos per nostras litteras contigerit alias premuniri.”

1608. Remissio rectoris de Holm’ pro eo quod non Rob. de
comparuit sufficienter in visitacione domini. Mem. quod rector ge if
kalendis Junii, anno gracie supradicto (June 1, 1314), sowing"’
apud Thorp’ juxta Eboracum, dominus scripsit offrciali more -
Ebor. quod dominum Robertum de Twenge, rectorem
ecclesie de Holm’ in Spaldingmore, pro eo quod in visita¬
cione domini sive in ultima sinodo apud Eboracum cele-
brata sufficienter non comparuit, nullatenus molestaret

quia [dominus] illos defectus sibi remisit graciose.

1609. 3 nonas Junii (June 3), 1314. Huntjmgton. (iMM.
Commission (the second) to Masters John de Nassington, Perc>T am
official of York, and Henry de Wylton, his commissary-
general, to try the case between Sir George Salveyn, clerk,
presented to the church of Wharrum Percy, vacant, and

Sir Henry de Percy in possession; and between Sir Gerard
Salveyn, knt., and the said Sir Henry de Percy about the
said church.

1609A. Idibus Junii (June 13), 1314. Dispensation, by
authority of letters of Sir Amald, cardinal priest of St.

Prisca, nuncio of the apostolic see, to John de Swyna, “ de
soluto genito et soluta,” to be promoted to all orders and
hold an ecclesiastical benefice even with cure of souls.

1610. Idibus Junii (June 13), 1314. Burton by Beverley.
Commission to Sirs YVilliam de Hemyngburgh, rector of
St. Wilfrid’s, York, and Thomas le Conyers, rector of
Louthorp, to correct the comperta in the deaneries of
Buccrosse, Dykering and Hertbill.

i6ioa. 9 kal. Julii. ann. 9 (June 23), 1314. Potestas ^^ the
data rectori de Lounesburgh ad curandum et superuidendum
negocia domus monialium de Brunnum. Domino Willelmo borough as
rectori ecclesie de Lounesburgh. Inter opera pietatis non Nunbum-
modicum reputamus pauperculis dominabus deo precipue priory,
dedicatis et divinis obsequiis iugiter insistentibus in suis
necessitatibus ope et consilio subvenire. Sane attendentes
quod religiose domine priorissa et conventus de Brunnum,
prout nuper in visitacione nostra comperimus, nullum
habent discretum seu expertum qui ipsarum rebus et negociis

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ac bonis illius pauperis domus superintendat et quem con-
sulere valeant in agendis, te, de cuius honestate, fidelitate
et industria confidenciam gerimus, eisdem dominabus ad
hec duximus deputandum, eo presertim confidencius quo
racione vicinitatis loci ad profectum earundem dominarum
et domus sue te velle credimus laborare. Quocirca tibi
iniungimus et mandamus quatinus omni anno ter vel quater,
quando melius tibi vacaverit, ad predictam domum per-
sonaliter accedas et diligenter superintendas ut negocia
dicte domus per ministros et prepositos eiusdem fideliter
peragantur, quodque omnes qui ad compotum reddendum
tenentur illud coram te in presencia priorisse et aliquarum
dominarum plenarie reddant temporibus oportunis, nec
non in suis quibuslibet agendis favorabile adiutorium et
consilium providum quatenus comode poteris eisdem
prebeas, cum ex parte earundem fueris congrue requisitus,
taliter in premissis divine pietatis intuitu te habendo ut te
merito commendare possimus tibique augeatur meritorum
cumulus apud deum. Vale.

1611. 3 idus Julii (July 13), 1314. Munketon by Rypon.
Licence to Sir Geoffrey de Sancto Quintino, knight, to have
mass celebrated for himself, his household and guests in his
honest oratory within his manor of Harpham, without
prejudice to the parish church.

Same day and place. Licence, on the petition of Sir John
de Merkingfeld, canon of York, to Sir Martin de Grymeston,
rector of the church of Collum, to be absent from his church
for two years in the service of the said Sir John, provided
that the church be not defrauded in his absence of its due
services and that the cure of souls be not neglected, and
that he leave a suitable proctor in the church.

1612. Same date. Mandate to Sir Richard, rector of a
mediety of the church of Guthmundham, sequestrator in
the East Riding, to cause the demesne land of the church
of Etton, during the sequestration of the same, to be tilled
and sown at fitting seasons.

1613. Ad recipiendum fratrem Willelmum de More-
path, canonicum de Hextildesham, in monasterio de
Bridlington’. Priori et conventui monasterii de Bridlington’.
Injuncte nobis pastoralis sollicitudinis necessitas juxta
sancciones canonicas nos compellit ut ad debitam morum
et vite reformacionem correccionemque salubrem re-
ligiosarum precipue personarum nobis ubilibet subject-

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arum vigilanti studio et cura sollicita nostre mentis and 4 fronds
intuitum convertamus. Fratrem igitur Willelmum de sd
Morepath’, canonicum monasterii de Hextildesham, ad * year,
monasterium vestrum de Bridlington’ mittimus, inter vos
ad tempus pro nostro moderandum arbitrio, consanguine-
orum et amicorum suorum sumptibus quos instantem
temporis caristiam estimamus ad quinque marcas annuas,
moraturum, ad peragendum penitenciam quam ei certis
de causis injunximus, prout in indentura presentibus
interclusa plenius continetur; vobis in virtute obediencie
firmiter injungentes quatinus dictum fratrem Willelmum
inter vos benignius admittatis et juxta formam premissam
in omnibus pertractetis. Vos vero prior nobis oportuno
tempore rescribatis qualiter idem frater Willelmus se gesserit,
et si penitenciam peregerit aut facere in aliquo contempserit
memoratam, et an infra xv dies a data presencium ad vos
accesserit prout in indentura plenius continetur. Valete.

Aug. io, 1314. Cawode. Littera super exhibend’ dicto
fratri Willelmo de Morpath per priorem et conventum de
Hextildesham. Priori et conventui de Hextildesham.

Quia fratrem Willelmum de Morpath, canonicum vestrum
ad vos in spiritu humilitatis redeuntem, a sentencia majoris
excommunicacionis qua per nos propter ipsius manifestam ^convent
offensam ac rebelliones et contumacias varias canonice about m™
extitit involutus, in forma juris absolvimus, quern ad P ath ’ s keep -
monasterium de Bridlyngton’ ejusdem vestri ordinis pro
penitencia sibi per nos injuncta peragenda duximus cum
nostris litteris destinandum, nostro ibidem arbitrio mora¬
turum, ita quod sumptus ad victualia necessarios sibi
procuret ab amicis suis modis et viis quibus poterit minis-
trari in vestri monasterii exoneracionem, multipliciter quod
dolenter referimus jam depressi. Vobis in virtute obediencie
firmiter injungendo, mandamus quatinus eidem fratri
Willelmo pro vestimentis et calciamentis juxta facultates
vestras dum ipsum ad dictum monasterium de Bridling¬
ton’ moram facere contigerit, sicut uni de vestris con-
canonicis ministretis, donee de statu suo aliud duxerimus
ordinandum. Valete.

1614. 3 idus Aug. (Aug. 11), 1314. Cawode. Commission Bridlington
to Masters William of Beverley, canon of Houeden, and pnory '
Alan de Cotum, rector of Halsham, 1 to correct the excesses

1 More correctly Hesham (Heysham). See nos. 1388 and 1587.

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and comperta in the monastery of Bridlington at the
archbishop’s recent visitation.

Etton. 1615. 2 idus Aug. (Aug. 12), 1310. Cawode. Institu¬

tion and induction of Sir John Gyffard, 1 acolyte, to the
church of Etton, on the pres, of Isabella, queen of England,
by reason of the wardship of the lands of Thomas Wake,
granted to her by the king.

Eisdem die et loco. Commissio ad cognoscendum super
ecclesiis domini Johannis de Hotbum. 2 Magistro Johanni
de Nassington’, officiali nostro Ebor. Cum dominus Jo¬
hannes de Hothum, rector ecclesiarum parochialium de
Cotingham, Rouley et Kirkeby in Asshefeld, nostre diocesis,
super pluralitate beneficiorum suorum que obtinet juxta
comperta in ultima visitacione nostra quam in archidia-
conatibus Notinghamie et Estridingie excercuimus, coram
vobis legitime sit vocatus, vobis ad cognoscendum in eodem
negocio, ulterius necnon decernendum, pronunciandum,
diffiniendum et exequendum prout canonicis convenerit
institutis, vices nostras committimus cum cohercionis
canonice potestate. Valete.

ii, fo. i 49 d. 1616. Idibus Aug. (Aug. 13), 1314. Cawode. Licencia

concessa Johanni de Hasthorp’ ad audienda divina in

Haisthorpe. oratorio suo. Johanni de Hasthorp’. Ea que sincere de-
vocionis augmentum respiciunt pronis cupimus affectibus
promovere. Cum itaque diebus singulis ad Dei laudem et
anime tue salutem cupias audire divina, ac te nonnuncquam
infirmitate impediri contingat quominus domum tuam

1 8 kal. Oct. (Sept. 24), 1314.
Dighton. Giffard had letters
dimissory for the diaconate and
priesthood (ii, fo. 15id).

2 Dec. 31, 1312. To John de
Hothum. He was successively
rector of Merkesbiri (Marksbury),
in the diocese of Bath and Wells,
canon, prebendary and archdeacon
of Glendalough, in the church of
Dublin, from which, during five
years, he received 69 li .; afterwards
rector of Laurenni (co. Pembroke),
and, on resigning Merkesbiri, of
Kenneth (Kineagh, co. Kildare),
about which he has a suit under
appeal; then rector of Radon,
Boulay (sic), Kirkeby in Asche-
feld and Cottingham, in the dioceses
of St. David’s, Dublin, Ossory and
York; canon also and prebendary

of Leighlin, Cashel, Emly, Water¬
ford, Kildare, York and St. John’s,
Chester, he having a suit about the
canonry and prebend of York.
He has declared himself ready to
resign within a year the arch¬
deaconry, the canonries and pre¬
bends of Waterford and Kildare,
and the church of Kenneth. The
proceeds of the other benefices
amount to 24oh'. Dispensation,
at the king’s request, in whose
service he is, to retain the same
(C.P.L., ii, no). The Irish pre¬
ferments were probably due to the
influence of William de Hothum,
archbishop of Dublin 1296-1299.
John de Hothum was at this time
chancellor of the Exchequer and
later bishop of Ely, 1316-1336.

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exire valeas et ad ecclesiam tuam parochialem accedere
ad divinum officium audiendum; tibi, ut in honesto oratorio
infra manerium tuum de Hasthorp’ const rue to, quociens
te vel uxorem tuam infirmitate tali impediri contigerit
quominus absque gravi dispendio tu vel uxor tua ad ecclesiam
parochialem possitis accedere, per capellanum idoneum
pro te, uxore ac familiaribus tuis divina facias cum devo-
cione et honestate debita celebrari, licenciam concedimus
specialem; ita tamen quod parochiali ecclesie in suis minime
detrahatur proventibus nec eidem per hoc prejudicium
aliqualiter generetur, et quod tu, uxor et familia tua ad
prefatam ecclesiam parochialem accedas et accedant
diebus subscripts qui in canone continentur, videlicet,
diebus nativitatis Domini, Epiphanie, Pasche, ascensionis
Domini, Pentecostes et nativitatis sancti Johannis baptiste,
ac eciam die festivitatis in cujus honore predicta ecclesia
fuerit dedicata, divinum in ea officium, legitimis impedi¬
ments cessantibus, audituri. Proviso quod capellani, qui
in dicto oratorio tuo celebrabunt, coram rectore parochialis
ecclesie predicte vel ejus procuratore jurent ad sancta Dei
ewangelia tacto libro quod eidem rectori vel procuratori
ejusdem qui pro tempore fuerit omnes oblaciones et ob-
venciones quascumque ad dictum oratorium quomodolibet
provenientes integraliter restituent sine fraude. Presentibus
post quinquennium continue numerandum minime valituris.
Vale.

Aug. 13, 1314. York. Notice to the official not to exact
a mark from Sir John de Jaggelay, rector of Scrayngham,
for non-residence, as the archbishop had forgiven him it.

1617. 15 kal. Sept. (Aug. 18), 1314. Cawode. Com¬
mission to the official of York and Sir Roger de Thornton,
the archbishop’s receiver at York, to correct the defectus
and excessus found in the visitation of the archdeaconry of
the E.R.

1618. 2 kal. Sept. (Aug. 31), 1314. Lanum. Decretum
monasterii de Bridelington’. Priori et conventui monasterii
de Bridelington’. Ex injuncta nobis solicitudine pastorali
exhibere nos credimus obsequium Deo gratum cum utilitate
subditorum prospicimus pariter et saluti. Ad vestrum
siquidem monasterium die Sabbati proxima post festum
beati Johannis Beverlaci (May 1), anno gracie M° ccc mo xiiij 0
et pontificatus nostri nono, causa visitacionis excercende
personaliter accedentes, visitaciojje ipsa rite facta prout

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nobis possibile fuerat ea vice quedam ad animarum vestrarum
salutem, religionis augmentum vestrique monasterii utili-
tatem perpetuam ordinanda fore decrevimus, et a vobis
vestrisque successoribus futuris perpetuo temporibus obser-
vanda. In primis injungimus et eciam ordinamus quod
unitas caritatis et fraterna concordia, sine qua nullum est
vite meritum apud Deum, inter vos et vestrum singulos
summo opere foveatur, invidie, rixe et contencionis acu-
leis penitus exulatis. Item quod divinum obsequium in
ecclesia pro varietate temporum, quantum honorifice
fieri poterit et devote, juxta religionis observanciam cele-
bretur. Servicium insuper de Domina et pro mortuis, et
si qua alia sine nota dicuntur, tractim, distincte et aperte
dicantur, et ante finem versus ex parte una non incipiat
altera versum suum. Item silencium locis et temporibus
debitis secundum regulam observetur. Item nullus canoni-
cus secreta capituli extraneis aut secularibus personis
presumat decetero revelare, quia omnes revelatores secre-
torum capituli per statuta capitulorum suorum generalium
majoris excommunicacionis sentencia sunt ligati. Item
seculares extranei a discursu frequenti et inordinato in clau-
stro, infirmaria [precipue interlined ] et aliis locis secretioribus,
quantum commode et honeste fieri poterit, arceantur.
Item in refectorio non nisi mature et honeste persone
extranee commedere permittantur. Item infirmi secundum
qualitates egritudinum debite procurentur prout ipsius
domus suppetunt facultates; [pro grossis cibariis levioribus
suis infirmitatibus congruentibus cum indiguerint commu-
tatis juxta infirmarii ordinacionem et eleccionem con-
gruam infirmorum— interlined]. Item omnes et singuli
canonici in habitu sint omnino juxta antiquam religionis
observanciam uniformes nec in habitu [regulari interlined ] in-
teriori vel exteriori per quemcumque fiant alique novitates.
[From the margin : Item volumus, decemimus et eciam
ordinamus sub penis subscriptis quod totus conventus et
omnes canonici domus de communi vestiario et indumentis
convenientibus et pro religione congruentibus uniformiter
vestiantur, nulla pecunia decetero pro hujusmodi indu¬
mentis tradita vel recepta, quibus novis receptis vetera et
usitata restituantur in elemosinam vel alios pios usus
juxta consideracionem presidentis et elemosinarii con-
vertenda. Item elemosina per elemosinarium vel servientes
suos fideliter colligatur at divine pietatis intuitu dumtaxat

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erjrogetur, nec operariis vel nunciis aut aliis quibuscumque
detur, nisi tantum intuitu pietatis. Item prior in ecclesia, presentin' 5
refectorio et dormitorio jugiter sequatur conventum nisi j r h a Ter h a nd
in presencia hospitum notabilium, infirmitate, occupacione dorter,
necessaria et utili pro negociis monasterii, aut alia causa
legitima fuerit impeditus. Item prior in correccionibus Stin'hit
excessuum medium discrecionis semper teneat inter nec- ^™' t s s h ‘
ligenciam et fervorem nec sit acceptor invidus personarum.

Item prior vel subprior canonicos claustrales ad exeundum Exeats -
per patriam de facili non licenciet nisi urgentem necessi-
tatem vel evidentem utilitatem viderit iminere. Item prior creations,
in recreacionibus et solaciis canonicorum claustralium se"» lo - I51 -
habeat circumspecte ut illis precipue uberiorem graciam
faciat quos secundum condiciones suas magis viderit indi-
gere. Item prior in consiliis, tractatibus, litterarum consig- avau P hiS- to
nacionibus et aliis arduis domus sue negociis antiquiorum ^ he
et discreciorum personarum sui conventus utatur consilio older canons,
nec sue prudencie innitatur. Item prior nulli canonicorum
sui conventus licenciam concedat in obsequio seu familia caniS v to for
personarum secularium commorandi sine nostra vel succes-
serum nostrorum licencia special!. Item quia domum
vestram variis debitis, pensionibus, liberacionibus et corro-
diis invenimus graviter oneratam, precipimus et eciam
ordinamus quod tarn prior quam omnes officiati talem
moderacionem adhibeant in expensis ut saltern paulatim
valeant ab oneribus hujusmodi respirare. Item quod
omnis pecunia de bonis domus qualitercumque proveniens 4 U b“°paw
ad manus duorum bursariorum, per priorem et conventum
vel majorem et saniorem ipsius partem deputandorum, ^* e t ° h ‘J. is ‘
integraliter absque defalcacione aliqua perveniat et per same and
ipsos bursarios in necessitatibus domus priori, et ceteris amounts,
officiatis et aliis prout expediens visum fuerit liberetur [qui
annis singulis coram priore et quatuor vel quinque dis-
crecioribus de conventu de omnibus receptis, liberatis et
expensis racionem reddere teneantur —in margin ]. Item cele- J^Thou^s
rarius cum senescallo, vel clerico suo si non fuerit senescallus, to
ac eciam adjuncto si expediens visum fuerit canonico gjjjT.
mature et discrete, omni anno circa Pascha circueat omnia
maneria sive loca et faciat visum competentem de omnibus
receptis et expensis faciatque de bladis, stauro vivo et
mortuo, et bonis quibuscumque fidele inventarium contra
ballivos, servientes et ministros in locis singulis, facta super
hiis indentura. Et de omnibus administracionibus, officiis,

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ccoLt on balliviis et custodiis tam in monasterio quam extra ante
r°v. i. festum Omnium Sanctorum reddatur finale compotum

coram priore et quatuor vel quinque senioribus et discre-
cioribus de conventu, ita ut audito finali compoto totus
status domus ipsi conventui plenius ostendatur. Item
propter onera gravia debitorum, pensionum, corrodiorum
InoniTor liberacionum ut superius est expressum firmiter inhibemus
!r”admitt°ed P r i° r i ceterisque singulis de conventu sub pena excommuni-
ir pensions, cacionis maioris ne decetero quemquam ad habitum canoni-
corum vel eciam conversorum admittant, pensiones, corrodia
liberacionesve qualitercumque concedant, aut alienaciones
possessionum et reddituum temporales vel perpetuas faciant
sine nostra vel successorum nostrorum licencia speciali.
ervants. Item prior vel alius quilibet religiosus aut secularis nullum
famulum garcionem vel alterius condicionis hominem
retineat, qui sit domui onerosus, superfluus vel inutilis,
aut eciam super incontinencie vicio vel alio crimine graviter
diffamatus. Hec itaque salubria monita, correcciones et
injuncta vobis omnibus et singulis, priori scilicet sub pena
deposicionis ab officio prioratus, ceteris autem singulis de
conventu .sub pena excommunicacionis injungimus firmiter
observanda preter penas alias per nos transgredientibus
juxta sua demerita infligendas. Quod si forte per quem-
cumque in aliquo contrarium quod absit fieri contigerit,
id nobis infra mensem sub penis predictis per priorem vel
subpriorem volumus et precipimus nunciari. Hoc autem
nostrum decretum ad Dei honorem et vestri monasterii
utilitatem futuris perpetuo temporibus observandum singu¬
lis mensibus saltern semel coram conventu in vestro capitulo
sub penis premissis tractatim et distincte precipimus recitari.
'onstabie kal. Oct. (Sept. 16), 1314. Dighton. “ Littera ad

.canonof recipiendum fratrem Simonem le Conestable in domum
ndimg °n, ^ Gysebum.” Mandate to the prior and convent of Gyse-
,msbro’. burne to admit Simon, called le Conestable, a canon of
Bridelington, who had been allowed to remain at Brideling-
ton in hopes he would improve, but who had grown worse
(Guisborough Chart., ii, 380). 1 Mandate to the prior and
convent of Bridelington to send Simon to Gyseburne. His
charges taxed at five marks a year in consequence of the
dearth.

1 P. 381, 1. 15: for peragendam 1. 23: for observare read observari.
read peragcndum. Ibid., 1. 22: for Ibid., 1. 29: for valeat read valele.
prcediclum read per dictum. Ibid.,

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In Dei nomine amen. Nos Willelmus, permissione etc.,
injungimus fratri Simoni le Conestable, canonico monasterii
de Bridlington professo, quod sequatur conventum de
Gyseburne in choro, claustro, refectorio et dormitorio, et
locum ultimum inter canonicos sui ordinis teneat ubilibet
in conventu. Septa monasterii non exeat quo vis modo.

Litteras vel nuncium non emittat, nec missum recipiat a
quocumque. Et si contingat eum litteras vel nuncium
recipere, nullatenus ipsas litteras videat, vel nuncium
audiat nisi in presencia presidentis. Nulli seculari loquatur,
nisi in presencia presidentis et eo quecumque loquitur
audiente. Omni die dicat unum noctumum psalterii, et
singulis septimanis saltern semel confiteatur, et quolibet
die Veneris dicat septem psalmos penitenciales cum letania
humiliter et devote, et eisdem diebus unam a presidente
recipiat secrecius disciplinam. Jejunia insuper ordinis sui
consueta sicut ceteri canonici observet diligencius.

1619. 6 idus Sept. (Sept. 8), 1314. Apud Thornton’ “meof 5 jobn
in capitulo nostro. Titulus magistri Johannis de Fryboys. ^ ri t b h ° ys
Venerabili in Christo patri, domino W., Dei gracia etc.,

sui humiles et devoti filii, frater Thomas, abbas de Thornton, Thomton.
et ejusdem loci conventus, obedienciam, subjeccionem cum
reverencia et honore tanto patri debitis. Dilectum nobis
in Christo magistrum Johannem Friboys, vestre diocesis,
clericum, exhibitorem presencium, reverende patemitati
vestre presentamus, humiliter supplicantes quatinus eundem
ad omnes ordines sibi competentes ad titulum domus
nostre per sacrarum manuum vestrarum imposicionem
caritatis intuitu dignemini promovere:

15 kal. Oct. (Sept. 17), 1314. Dyghton. Letters dimissory
on this title for Master John Fryboys for all sacred orders
from any Catholic bishop..

1620. 16 kal. Oct. (Sept. 16), 1314. Dyghton. Priori ^'punish"
monasterii de Bridlington. [Briddelington in margin.]

Senio et impotencie fratris Thome de Co turn, concanonici g l r "™ n ’° t f ()n
vestri, paterno compacientes affectu, ad absolvendum for perjury.’
in forma juris eundem Thomam de perjurio quod negando
articulos, in cedula presentibus interclusa contentos, post
juramentum suum prestitum de veritatc dicenda super
eisdem, de quibus per confratres suos non poterat aliqualiter
se purgare, dampnabiliter incurrebat, ac eciam ad corri¬
gendum eundem super omnibus dictis articulis juxta vestri

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ordinis observancias regulares, vobis vices nostras committi-
mus cum cohercionis canonice potestate. Valete.

1621. 9 kal. Oct. (Sept. 23), 1314. Dyghton. Institu¬
tion and induction of Master Walter de Fitlyng, deacon,
to the vicarage of the church of Kylnese, on the pres, of
brother Ralph de Mouffures, 1 proctor of the abbot and
convent of St. Martin, Aumale.

1622. 4 kal. Oct. (Sept. 28), 1314. Dyghton. Leave
for Sir Richard de Grymeston, rector of Guthmundham, to
study for three years.

1623. Acta in negocio eleccionis fratris Ricardi de
Welle wyk’ in priorem monasterii de [Wartria] 2 electi.

. In Dei nomine amen. Anno ejusdem M° ccc rao xiiij°, indic-
cione xiij a , vicesimo octavo die mensis Octobris, in capitulo
monasterii de Wartria, nostre diocesis, prioris et pastoris

1 regimine destituti per cessionem Johannis de Thorp’,
ultimi prioris ejusdem, in manibus nostris factam et per
nos admissam, 3 presentata nobis Willelmo, permissione,
etc., per subpriorem et conventum dicti monasterii eleccione
sua de fratre Ricardo de Wellewyk’ dicti monasterii con-
canonico facta, et super ea sex litteris sigillo communi
dicti monasterii ad causas ut apparebat signatis per eosdem
nobis exhibitis, petitoque instanter ab eisdem ut eleccionem
hujusmodi confirmare dignaremur; nos, volentes plenius
super exhibitis hujusmodi deliberare et in ipso eleccionis
negocio servare ulterius formam juris, proclamari fecimus
pupplice et solempniter in ecclesia memorata quod si qui
essent qui se contra eleccionem hujusmodi vel electi per¬
sonam quicquam canonicum proponere, obicere vel ostendere
voluerint quare ipsam eleccionem prout ad nos pertinet
confirmare nullatenus deberemus, die crastino pro termino
preciso et peremptorio in dicto capitulo coram nobis legitime
comparerent, hoc in forma juris proposituri, objecturi et os-
tensuri, facturi ulterius et recepturi quod justicia suadebit;
prefigentes eciam tam ipsis subpriori et conventui quam

1 Mou flier es (dep. Somme) is
about ten miles north of Aumale.
The silva de mufieres formed part
of the gifts of William, count of
Aumale, to the monks of St.
Martin of Aumale, enumerated in
a charter dated 1160-1162 (Farrer’s
Early Yorkshire Charters, iii, 31).

2 His name has been erased.

3 No date. Confirmation by the
archb. of a provision made by
Richard de Wellewyke, prior of
Waiter, and the convent of the
same, for their late prior, John de
Thorpe, " causa imbecillitatis sije
ac impotencie a regimine prioratus
ejusdem nuper per nos absoluto
(ii, fo. 154).

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eorum electo dictum diem crastinum loco quo prius ad
faciendum et recipiendum ulterius in ipso eleccionis negocio
quod dictaverint canonice sancciones; terminum hujus-
modi certis causis et legitimis moderantes. Quo die crastino,
nobis loco quo prius pro tribunali sedentibus, nullo opposi-
tore comparente, ac dictis subpriore et conventu a nobis
confirmacionem dicte sue eleccionis humiliter postulantibus,
quia ex serie dictarum litterarum, quas debito examini
subjecimus, nobis constitit evidenter quod ipsa eleccio
fuerat minus canonice celebrata, ipsam cassam et irritam of h Rk ec S° n
per Johannem de Sutton’ clericum nostrum, in cujus ore
verba nostra posuimus, fecimus pronunciari sub hac forma: quashed,

In Dei nomine, Amen. Nos Willelmus etc., examinata
eleccioni de fratre Ricardo de Wellewyk’, canonico monasterii
de Wartria, in priorem ejusdem monasterii, vacantis per
cessionem fratris Johannis de Thorp’, ultimi prioris ejusdem,
facta, quia earn in forma invenimus esse minus canonice
celebratam prout est de jure, cassam et irritam pronuncia-
mus. Et quia juxta sancciones canonicas ad nos hac vice
devoluta est potestas de priore huic monasterio providendo,
nOs, unanimem consensum subprioris et tocius conventus
attendentes, qui in predictum fratrem Ricardum vota sua
unanimiter direxerunt, necnon ejusdem persone merita con- appointment
siderantes, quia eum reputamus ad regimen dicti monasterii ^ h j, he
sufhcientem et ydoneum, ipsum fratrem Ricardum auctoritate
nostra pontificali eidem monasterio preficimus in priorem et
de ipso eidem monasterio providemus, administracionem
dicti prioratus sibi in spiritualibus et temporalibus commit-
tentes. Quo per nos ut predicitur prefecto, Te Deum lauda-
mus solempniter extitit decantatum, ipsoque priore per nos
installato, idem nobis et successoribus nostris obedienciam
prestitit consuetam. Unde ipsis subpriori et conventui per
litteras nostras dedimus in mandatis ut ipsi fratri Ricardo
tanquam priori in spiritualibus et temporalibus pareant et
intendant, sub verborum serie infrascriptorum.

Marton, 3 kal. Nov. (Oct. 30), 1314. Mandate ad inten-
dendum to the prior and convent, following the tenor of the
above decree.

1624. 2 nonas Nov. (Nov. 4), 1314. Burton prope ™^ rfoss
Beverlacum. Pro monialibus de Wylberfos’ de liberacione
concedenda. Priorisse et conventui de Wylberfos’. Litteras
vestras sub communi vestro sigillo per latorem presencium
recipimus, continentes quod vos priorissa et omnes domine

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de conventu pro quadam liberacione cuidam ad utilitatem
domus vestre ut scripsistis concedenda unanimiter con-
sensistis, ad eandem concessionem efficaciter adimplen-
dam a nobis licenciam postulantes. Quia vero de condi-
cionibus persone cui esset dicta liberacio concedenda nobis
nullatenus innote scit, nec de aliis quibusdam circumstanciis
que ad onus vel utilitatem monasterii vestri cedere possent
ex concessione memorata, dictam licenciam nostram,
donee per partes illas transitum fecerimus et per aliquos de
nostris ex premissa causa ad vestrum monasterium des-
tinandis plenius cerciorati fuerimus, nequaquam duximus
concedendam. Valete.

1625. Idibus Nov. (Nov. 13), 1314. Burton by Beverley.
Licence to the prioress and convent of Swyne to admit
Agnes, daughter of Sir William de Colevile, “ad perhen-
dinandum in domo sumptibus tamen amicorum suorum,
si nondum attigerit xij annum etatis sue, et non sit ad
dampnum vel gravamen monasterii, quousque compleverit
xij annum etatis sue.”

1626. 13 kal. Dec. (Nov. 19), 1314. Burton’ juxta
Beverlacum. Licencia concessa Johanne relicte Alexandri
de Holm’ quod possit emere decimas de Pagula. Officiali
nostro Ebor. Quia Johanne, relicte Alexandri de Holm’,
concessimus graciose quod decimas garbarum et feni de
ecclesia de Pagula super Humbriam quatenus indiget
libere emere valeat, eciam antequam a nonis partibus
separentur, ab eo tamen cui eas sic vendendi a nobis aut a
vobis licencia specialiter est concessa, vobis mandamus
quatinus dictam Johannam occasione empeionis hujus-
modi decimarum quandocumque et quocienscumque ipsas
emerit nullatenus molestetis nec molestari per alios minis-
tros nostros aliqualiter permittatis. Quam graciam sibi
fieri volumus constitucione nostra synodali contraria non
obstante. Valete.

1627. 12 kal. Dec. (Nov. 20), 1314. Burton by Beverley.
Institution and induction of Sir William de Merton, priest,
on the pres, of brother Ralph, general proctor in England
of the abbot and convent of Aumale, “ ad porcionem deci¬
marum que vocantur decime sancti Germani in Holdernesse
in ecclesia de Aldeburgh, nostre diocesis, vacantem, juxta
nominacionem domini Walteri de Faucumberge militis
eidern procuratori de te factam.

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1628. Kal. Dec. (Dec. 1), 1314. Cawode. Licence to Barraston -
Sir Amand de Ruda, rector of Bemeston, to study for two

years.

1629. 4 idus Dec. (Dec. 10), 1314. Cawode. Decretum vitSon'S
de Kylling’. In Dei nomine amen. Nos, Willelmus etc., $ e N ““ nnery
die Mercurii proxima ante festum sancti Martini (Nov. 6), keeling,
anno grade M° ccc mo quarto decimo, in domo monialium

de Killing’ visitacionis officium excercentes, quedam correc-
cione digna in prefata domo comperta reformavimus in hunc
modum. In primis injungimus priorisse et subpriorisse
quod regulam ordinis et silencium in locis debitis, quatenus
humana fragilitas permiserit, faciant custodiri. Item in- e ° serve
hibemus omnibus et singulis dominabus in virtute obediencie chapter
et sub pena excommunicacionis majoris ne decetero secreta to CI be S no
capituli revelent ubi non fuerint revelanda; et si aliqua revealed '
tabs revelatrix inventa fuerit, per priorissam condigne
secundum regulam puniatur. Item injungimus priorisse
et conventui quod omni anno ante festum Omnium Sane- by n-Sv".
torum coram ipsa et tribus vel quatuor discrecioribus domina¬
bus domus reddatur exquisite compotum de omnibus bonis
domus a singulis officiatis ejusdem tarn infra monasterium
quam extra qui ad compota reddenda tenentur, et eo
audito status dicte domus toto conventui ostendatur.

Item quod nulla monialis propter occupacionem operis de work in
serico permittatur a divinis officiis se absentare. Item
ponantur claves claustri in custodia subpriorisse et alterius cloister keys
mature et honeste domine ad hoc per majorem et seniorem
partem conventus deputate, quibus injungimus in virtute
obediencie et sub pena excommunicacionis majoris quod
circa clausuram hostiorum claustri et custodiam clavium
debitam adhibeant diligenciam at tenentur. Item provideat sick nuns,
priorissa cum conventu suo quod infirme domine juxta
condiciones suas et egritudinum qualitates quatenus facul-
tates domus suppetunt procurentur. Item injungimus
priorisse et subpriorisse quod diligenter videant et inquirant inquhy
per quas personas elemosina subtrahitur vel minuitur, abouTaims.
et eas super hoc rigide corripiant et castigent; et si ele-
mosinaria in officio suo fraudem vel necgligenciam com-
miserit amoveatur ab officio et alia ydonea ei substituatur.

Item volumus et ordinamus quod sigillum commune ad The common
minus sub tribus clavibus custodiatur, quarum unam sea '
habeat priorissa, aliam subpriorissa et terciam una alia
matura domina per conventum ad hoc electa. Item inni-

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woman!" 8 bemus priorisse et singulis de conventu in virtute obediencie
ctoacu? 05 ' SU ^ P ena excommunicacionis majoris ne aliqua juvenis
there could domina de qua posset sinistra suspicio exoriri in aula
feed°in the° hospitum vcl aliis locis extra clausum interiorem comedat
ITouteide cum fratribus aut aliis religiosis vel secularibus, nec aliqua
cloister er talis domina cum hujusmodi personis in dictis locis aliquo
tempore moram trahat aut eciam fabulet nisi in presencia
alicujus domine mature etatis et honeste conversacionis
The°nuns’' que sibi testis esse posset. Item injungimus priorisse quod
dress. videat diligenter ne alique moniales quantum ad zonas,
sotulares vel alia quecumque ad habitum seu ornatum
pertinencia se exhibeant singulares nec aliqua hujusmodi
habeant nisi que religionis conveniunt honestati. Preci-
pimus eciam quod sicut in habitu exterius religionis ob-
servanciam representant ita invicem caritatis sinceritatem
obeyTh" 810 intrinsecus tenere studeant et servare. Item precipimus
prioress. omnibus et singulis de conventu quod priorisse obediant et
ejus salubria monita et mandata, correpciones et correc-
ciones reverenter suscipiant, peragant et conservent. Item in-
Exeats. hibemus priorisse et subpriorisse ne licient (sic) amodo moni¬
ales ad exeundum monasterium et moram alibi faciendam nisi
pro utilitate domus vel ad visitandum amicos seu parentes
suos, et tunc cum una domina socia approbate conversa¬
cionis ac provecte etatis, et hoc semel vel bis in anno dum-
taxat, nec tunc ultra xv dies extra monasterium moram
tobepaidto trahant. Item volumus et ordinamus quod omnis pecunia
and be spent de bonis domus qualitercumque proveniens ad manus
by them, dominarum bursariarum, per priorissam et conventum
vel majorem et saniorem ipsius partem deputandarum,
integraliter absque defalcacione aliqua perveniat, et per
ipsas bursarias in necessitatibus domus priorisse et
ceteris officiatis domus prout expediens visum fuerit libere-
7 o bc P 5 wayi tur. Item injungimus priorisse quod in choro divinis in-
in the house, tersit obsequiis, in refectorio comedat, in dormitorio jaceat
et in aliis locis debitis conventum sequatur, nisi quando
infirmitate aut per occupaciones necessarias vel utiles in
negociis domus aut notabilium hospitum presenciam seu
SSts h ’ aliam causam legitimam fuerit impedita. Item injungimus
priorisse quod delinquentes juxta condiciones personarum
et qualitatem excessuum debite corrigat et castiget ex-
u£e re the to cluso penitus tarn odio quam favore. Item injungimus
the invent. P r i°risse quod in arduis negociis domus consilium majoris
et sanioris partis conventus requirere non omittat et ipsum

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sequatur. Item inhibemus priorisse sub pena deposicionis
ab officio et ceteris omnibus et singulis de conventu sub
pena excommunicacionis majoris ne de cetero corrodia, ° l r

pensiones vel liberaciones quibuscumque personis concedant, of

maneria seu grangias ad firmam perpetuam vel ad tempus boarders,
non modicum dimittant, alienacionesve inmobilium faciant
seu aliquas personas ad habitum monialium sororum vel
conversorum recipiant, vel aliquas mulieres seculares ad
perhendinandum in domo aut puellas teneant in eadem
domo a tempore quo compleverint duodecimum etatis
sue annum sine licencia nostra speciali super qua habeant
litteram nostram cum necesse fuerit exhibendam. Hec
autem salubria monita, inhibiciones, correcciones et in-
juncta vobis omnibus et singulis, priorisse scilicet sub
pena deposicionis ab officio, ceteris vero singulis de
conventu sub pena excommunicacionis majoris injungi-
mus firmiter observanda preter penas alias per nos trans-
gredientibus juxta sua demerita infligendas. Hoc insuper
decretum nostrum ad Dei honorem et vestri monasterii
utilitatem futuris perpetuo temporibus observandum quater
in anno in vestro capitulo coram conventu sub penis pre-
missis tractim et distincte precipimus recitari.

Decretum monasterii de Swyna. In Dei nomine amen,

Nos Willelmus etc., die Lune proxima post festum Omnium swine priory
Sanctorum (Nov. 4), anno gracie M° ccc mo xiiij in domo
monialium de Swyna visitacionis officium excercentes,
quedam correccione digna in prefata domo comperta
reformavimus in hunc modum. In primis injungimus bereSdlred”
priorisse et conventui quod omni anno ante festum Omnium b >' Nov - *■
Sanctorum coram ipsa et tribus vel quatuor discrecioribus
dominabus domus reddatur exquisite compotum de omnibus
bonis domus a singulis officiatis ejusdem tarn infra monas-
terium quam extra qui ad compota reddenda tenentur, et
eo audito status dicte domus toto conventui ostendatur.

Item quod silencium in claustro, choro et dormitorio pro Silence -
horis debitis et consuetis observetur et illud infringentes
juxta regulam puniantur. Item quod nulla monialis propter working
occupacionem operis de serico permittatur a divinis obse-
quiis se absentare. Item quod discursus nimius secularium ^ekuchen.
virorum eciam et mulierum ad coquinam seu ad alia loca
interiora fieri decetero nullatenus permittatur. Item
injungimus priorisse quod certam dominam maturam et
honestam deputet ad claudendum hostia circa claustrum

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Sick nuns.

horis debitis et consuetis nec prope cameram priorisse
hostiorum clausura horis debitis dimittatur; et si illam
dominam circa hoc invenerit necligentem, ipsam debite
corrigat et castiget. Item injungimus priorisse quod videat
diligenter ne alique moniales quantum ad zonas vel alia
quecumque ad habitum seu ornatum pertinencia se exhi-
beant singulares, nec aliqua hujusmodi habeant nisi que
religionis conveniunt honestati. Item quod infirme domine
in infirmaria de hiis que si essent sane forent habiture
provideatur eis de aliis sibi congruentibus juxta qualitatem
egritudinum suarum quatenus ipsius domus suppetent
facultates. Item provideat priorissa quod omnes domus
necessarie sufficienter in coopertura sustententur, et ruinose
quam cito fieri commode poterit reparentur. Item injungi¬
mus priorisse et subpriorisse quod non permittant caniculos
intrare chorum tempore divini obsequii si per eos devocionem
dominarum subtrahi contigerit vel divinum obsequium
impediri. Volumus et eciam ordinamus quod cum aliqua
monialis infirma convaluerit et de infirmaria redierit Sana
ad conventum, extunc totaliter dimittat locum suum quern
habuit dum fuit in infirmaria aliis dominabus infirmis.
Item inhibemus priorisse et singulis dominabus de conventu
ne per moram aliquarum dominarum domus in sumptibus
oneretur. Item injungimus priorisse et subpriorisse quod
diligenter videant et inquirant per quas personas elemosina
subtrahitur vel minuitur, et eas super hoc rigide corripiant
et castigent; et si elemosinaria in officio suo fraudem fecerit
vel necgligenciam commiserit, amoveatur ab officio et alia
idonea ei substituatur; nec operariis vel puellis aut aliis
quibuscumque elemosina detur, set divine pietatis intuitu
dumtaxat pauperibus erogetur. Precipimus eciam quod
sicut in habitu exterius religionis observanciam representant
ita invicem caritatis sinceritatem intrinsecus tenere studeant
et servare. Item precipimus quod omnes moniales priorisse
obediant et ejus salubria monita et mandata, correpciones
et correcciones reverenter suscipiant, peragant et conser-
vent. Item inhibemus priorisse et subpriorisse ne licencient
amodo moniales ad exeundum monasterium et moram alibi
faciendam nisi pro utilitate domus vel ad visitandum amicos
seu parentes [suos], et tunc cum una domina socia approbate
conversacionis et provecte etatis, et hoc semel vel bis in
anno dumtaxat, nec tunc ultra quindecim dies extra monas¬
terium moram trabant. Item injungimus priorisse quod

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quantum potent bono modo sequatur conventum in chore, ^“'prioris
capitulo, refectorio et dormitorio nisi inlirmitate vel alia £ ^ e aI h '^
justa causa fuerit impedita. Item injungimus priorisse and to be^
quod tarn in correccionibus quam recreacionibus equitatem rewards and
servet secundum qualitatem excessuum et condiciones pums en s
personarum tarn favore quam odio circumscripto. Item
injungimus subpriorisse quod absente priorissa omnem
quam poterit diligenciam adhibeat ut regula quatenus potent
debite custodiatur. Item inhibemus priorisse ne aliquam ^

ad professionem recipiat donee duodecimum etatis sue under I2 -
annum compleverit. Item injungimus priorisse quod in f a r £f e t h e to
arduis negociis domus requirat consilium majoriset sanioris the
partis conventus et ipsum sequatur, habito tamen aliorum
consilio in hiis que contingunt legem terre de qua religiose
domine parum sciunt. Inhibemus priorisse et subpriorisse ^° r ^ u ^ r be
in virtute obediencie et sub pena deposicionis ab officio ne '"thedonor.
Ivettam Drenge vel aliam quamcumque secularem mulierem
decetero jacere permittant in dormitorio cum dominabus.

1630. 15 kal. Jan. (Dec. 18), 1314. Cawode. Littera ad sStton^a

recipiendum dominam Johannam de Sutton’, monialem g^° £ sent
de Swyna, ad domum de Apelton’. Priorisse et conventui
[monasterii] de Apelton'. Injuncte nobis pastoralis solici- to undergo
tudinis necessitas juxta sancciones canonicas nos compellit HeTkSp
ut ad debitam morum et vite reformacionem correccionem- fSS-kVa
que salubrem religiosarum precipue personarum nobis year '
ubilibet subjectarum vigilanti studio curaque solicita
nostre mentis intuitum convertamus. Dudum siquidem
in monasterio sanctimonialium de Swyna, vestri ordinis,
jure diocesano visitacionis officium excercentes, inter cetera
comperimus quod domina Johanna de Sutton’, in prefato
monasterio professa, se gessit in aliquibus, que ad presens
certis de causis exprimenda non duximus, contra religionis
debitam honestatem et regularem sui ordinis disciplinam.

Ne autem pemiciosa continuacio sui status ad promptum
cedat anime sue periculum et ob nostri necgligenciam
vel defectum ipsius sanguis de nostris manibus requiratur;
attendentes quod ad localem mutacionem corporum sepe
sequitur mutacio animorum et emendacionis commodum
plerumque solet afferre loci mutacio, prout rerum edocet
experiencia et sacrorum canonum perhibent instituta,
predictam dominam Johannam propter status sui correc¬
cionem salubrem ad locum alium duximus transferendam.
Predictam igitur Johannam ad vos mittimus, quam a

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vobis benigne recipi et secundum formam infrascriptam
tractari in virtute obediencie firmiter injungimus et manda¬
mus, ad tempus aliquod inter vos monasterii sui sumptibus,
quos ad quatuor marcas taxavimus annuatim per manus
priorisse dicte domus que pro tempore fuerit ministrandos
eidem, devote et humiliter moraturam donee super ipsius
statu aliud duxerimus ordinandum. Ut autem eadem
domina Johanna commissorum expiacionem et divine
gracie reconciliacionem facilius valeat impetrare, volumus
et eciam ordinamus quod ipsa Johanna tam in chore quam
in claustro, refectorio et dormitorio continue sequatur
conventum; septa monasterii non exeat quovismodo;
cum personis extraneis non loquatur nisi in presencia
priorisse vel eciam subpriorisse. Litteras vel nuncium
non recipiat vel admittat nisi de dictis vel scriptis quibus-
cumque constiterit priorisse; dicat eciam unum nocturnum
psalterii omni die ita quod psalterium compleatur qualibet
septimana; servet insuper consueta jejunia nisi infirmitate
vel alia causa legitima fuerit impedita. Tu vero priorissa
nobis oportuno tempore scribere non postponas si dicta
domina Johanna premissa humiliter non fecerit aut in
aliquo se minus honeste habuerit vel aliter se gesserit quam
religionis conveniat honestati. Valete.

Littera ad transmittendum dictam Johannam apud
Apelton’. Eisdem die et loco. Priorisse et conventui monas¬
terii de Swyna. Nuper in vestro monasterio jure diocesano
visitacionis officium excercentes, inter cetera comperimus
quod domina Johanna de Sutton’, commonialis vestra,
contra religionis honestatem et regularem ordinis disci-
plinam ab annis plurimis suis presidentibus, priorissis
videlicet et subpriorissis, inobediens extitit, incorrigibilis
et rebellis, impediens in conventu frequencius et pertur-
bans pacis et concordie unitatem, in sue salutis dispendium,
aliarum commonialium suarum pemiciosum exemplum
et grave scandalum plurimorum. Ob quas causas, ad
majorem conventus vestri tranquillitatem et pacem ac
status sui emendacionem, ipsam ad aliam domum vestri
ordinis duximus destinandam, vestris ibidem sumptibus
moraturam donee aliud de statu ipsius duxerimus ordinan¬
dum. Quocirca devocioni vestre in virtute sancte obediencie
firmiter injungendo mandamus quatinus dictam dominam
Johannam cum secura, decenti et sufficienti comitiva ad
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237

litteris priorisse et conventui dicte domus directis citra
festum Epiphanie Domini absque ulterioris more diffugio
transmittatis; sumptus necessarios, quos ad quatuor marcas
singulis annis taxavimus et taxamus, sibi per vos dum
ibidem moram traxerit ministrandos, quos quidem sumptus
prefate Jobanne per manus priorisse dicte domus de Apelton’
prout indiguerit volumus exhiberi. In ipsam vero pre-
nominatam Johannam, si huic nostre ordmacioni quovis
modo parere contempserit, facta sibi prius per vos nostro
nomine monicione legitima, in hiis scriptis majoris ex-
communicacionis sentenciam promulgamus. Qualiter autem
hoc nostrum mandatum fueritis execute et quid actum
fuerit in premissis, nos citra festum sancti Hillarii per
quatuor dies certificare curetis distincte per vestras patentes
litteras harum seriem continentes. Valete.

Similar letters were written about dame Juliana de
Wellewyke, a nun of Swyne, sent to Rossedale.

Eisdem die et loco. Monicio facta monialibus de Swyna $,, 1 °' who
revelantibus secreta capituli sui. Priorisse et conventui vSLP
monasterii de Swyna. Dudum in vestro monasterio visi- ^‘« r cUed
tacionis nostre officium excercentes, propter quedam inibi
comperta correccione digna, ad regularis observancie arch™, or
debitam honestatem per certos clericos nostros familiares, mmSed.’
pro correccionibus ibidem faciendis transmissos, injungi
fecimus publice in vestro capitulo omnibus et singulis
dominabus in genere et sub pena excommunicacionis
majoris districcius inhiberi ne quevis dominarum ejusdem
vestri monasterii secreta vestri capituli seu aliquos articulos
in dicta nostra visitacione compertos, quos propter ejus¬
dem religionis honestatem observandam et scandalum
evitandum ex paterne compassionis studio secrecius corrigi
fecimus, ne in publicam noticiam ducerentur, cuiquam
extranee persone seculari vel religiose revelare seu detegere
presumeret ausu temerario quovis modo. Ceterum ad aures
nostras quod dolenter referimus noviter jam pervenit
quod nonnulle domine ejusdem vestri capituli, moniciones
et injuncciones hujusmodi publice ut premittitur eis factas
ac obediencie debitum in animarum suarum grave dis-
pendium et religionis obprobrium nequiter contempnentes,
nonnulla secreta ejusdem vestri capituli et articulos hujus¬
modi ut premittitur auctoritate nostra secrecius correctos
quibusdam secularibus personis ausu nephario detexerunt
ac eciam revelarunt. Nos itaque non valentes tarn graves

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excessus pertransire conniventibus oculis incorrectos, mone-
mus peremptorie omnes et singulas dominas ejusdem vestri
monasterii que de revelacione hujusmodi secretorum vera-
citer sint culpabiles, quod infra mensem a tempore noticie
istarum litterarum ad nos personaliter accedant de licencia
priorisse, salubrem penitenciam recepture, sub pena ex-
communicacionis majoris quam in omnes et singulas dominas
que secreta hujusmodi hactenus quomodolibet revelarunt,
necnon in eas que ea in posterum revelabunt, premissa
hujusmodi monicione et inhibicione canonica proferimus in
hiis scriptis, et ipsas exnunc ut extunc incurrere volumus
ipso facto; a qua non nisi per nos vel superiorem nostrum
absolucionis beneficium preterquam in mortis articulo
poterunt obtinere. Sciture pro certo quod si quam per in-
quisicionem quam fieri faciemus culpabilem invenire poteri-
mus in premissis, nisi infra dictum mensem ad nos accedat
ut premittitur reatum suum humiliter confessura, dis-
triccionem et penam ulcionis canonice urgente nos officii
nostri debito contra tales intendimus juxta juris exigenciam
excercere. Valete.

1631. 11 kal. Jan. (Dec. 22), 1314. Cawode. Commission
to the dean of Buccros and Master William de Wyrkesale,
rector of Hesalarton (sic), to examine Thomas Frount,
William Douthty, William Takkyn, William Wynter,
William Litester, Robert Hemmyng, Robert Byrkebayn and
Nicholas the cobbler (sutor) on the articles annexed, witnesses
produced by William de Strata of Shirburn in Hareford-
lythe, “promotor officii nostri ” against Sir Robert, parish
chaplain of Shirburn.

1632. 7 kal. Jan. (Dec. 26), 1314. Cawode. Licence to
dame Albreda de Percy, daughter of Sir Robert de Percy,
knt., to have an oratory in the manor of Sutton on Dere-
went till Easter.

1633. 2 nonas Jan. (Jan. 4), 1314-5. Cawode. Licence
to dame Helewysia de Pykering, a nun of Yedingham, to
have in her service Agnes de Pykering, a secular woman,
on account of old age and bodily weakness.

1634. 4 idus Jan. (Jan. 10), 1314-5. Cawode. Littera
directa officiali archidiaconi Estridingie ad publicandum
sentenciam excommunicacionis contra omnes impedientes
transitum dominarum Johanne de Sutton’ et Juliane de
Wellewyk’, moniales de Swyna, ad loca per archiepiscopum

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deputata, etc. Officiali archidiaconi Estridingie. Nuper in
monasterio monialium de Swyna, nostre diocesis, jure
ordinario visitacionis officium excercentes, inter cetera
comperimus in eodem quod domine Johanna de Sutton’
et Juliana de Wellewyk’, ejusdem monasterii moniales,
contra religionis honestatem et regularem ordinis disci-
plinam ab annis pluribus suis presidentibus, priorissis et
subpriorissis, inobedientes extiterant et incorrigibiles in
hiis que [ad] statum religionis pertinent pariter et rebelles,
impedientes in conventu frequencius et perturbantes pacis
et concordie unitatem in sue salutis dispendium aliarumque
commonialium suarum perniciosum exemplum et grave
scandalum plurimorum; propter que ad majorem conventus
ejusdem monasterii tranquillitatem et pacem ac status
earundem dominarum emendacionem juxta sacrorum cano-
num ordinaciones et sacrorum patrum statuta ex solici-
tudinis officio pastoralis easdem dominas, Johannam vide¬
licet ad monasterium monialium de Appleton’, Julianam
vero ad monasterium monialium de Rossedale, ejusdem
ordinis, nostre diocesis, decrevimus destinandas justicia
exigente, ita quod in dictis locis moram facerent per aliqua
tempora, juxta condecenciam ordinis et personarum ad
nostrum arbitrium racione previa moderanda; mandantes
priorisse et conventui de Swyna quod infra certum tempus
in nostris litteris comprehensum predictas dominas ad
prefata loca cum decenti comitiva ejusdem monasterii
sumptibus destinarent. Cum autem predicte religiose
domine, priorissa et conventus de Swyna, voluissent manda-
tum nostrum eis in hac parte directum efficaciter adimplere,
ac parravissent carectam et equos unacum sumptibus
sufficientibus et aliis necessariis ut dictas dominas Johannam
et Julianam ad loca per nos decreta juxta mandati nostri
tenorem continuo destinarent, subito quidam iniquitatis
filii, quorum nomina ignorantur, idem monasterium de
Swyna in magno numero ingrediebantur armati, minas
graves de morte et mutilacione membrorum puplice in-
ferentes, ne quis presumeret dictas dominas Johannam et
Julianam extra dictum monasterium deducere quovismodo,
manus nichilominus impias ad carectam ipsam violenter
imponentes et apparatum ejusdem ausu sacrilego confrin-
gentes, adeo quod non audebat aliquis nostra mandata
quomodolibet adimplere, et insuper ad majorem contumelie
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de confederacione dictarum dominarum Johanne et Juliane
insidias cum armata potencia posuerunt ut ipsarum domin¬
arum transitum et recessum modis omnibus impedirent,
visitacionis nostre officium et jurisdiccionem nostram quam
ibidem debite excercuimus in contemptum clavium ecclesie
et divine majestatis offensam impedientes notorie ac eciam
perturbantes, prout de premissis tam per certificatorium
canonicum et sufficiens quam per famam publicam et facti
notorietatem plenius nobis constat. Nos itaque non valentes
tam orrendos excessus in Dei et jurisdiccionis ac libertatis
ecclesiastice contumeliam et offensam non absque fermento
heretice pravitatis dampnabiliter perpetratis pertransire
conniventibus oculis incorrectos, vobis in virtute obediencie
firmiter injungendo mandamus quod die dominico proximo
post recepcionem presencium aut alio festivo ad dictam
ecclesiam de Swyna personaliter accedentes.

Excommunication in common form of those impeding
the passage of the two nuns, dames Joan and Juliana.

Similar mandate to the official and the dean of Holdemesse.

1:635. 3 idus Jan. (Jan. 11), 1314-5. Cawode. Letter
to the prior and convent of Hextildesham to receive back
William de Morpath, a canon of their house, who had
been undergoing a penance in the monastery of Bridelington.
Morpath was to be sent to Saulton, a prebend of York,
where the prior of Hextildesham was staying; provided
that before going he took an oath to refrain from injuring
the archbishop, the church of York, or the archbishop’s
manor of Hextildesham, its liberties or rights, or any of
the archbishop’s men, on account of the penance enjoined
on him or his being sent to Bridlington. Letter to the prior
and convent of Bridelington to send him back {The Priory
of Hexham, i, p. lvii).

r 1636. Eisdem die et loco. Provisio super statu Gerardi,
prioris de Bridelington, cum cesserit. Universis sancte
matris ecclesie filiis ad quos presentes littere pervenerint,
Willelmus, permissione etc., salutem in omnium Salvatore.
Dudum dilecti filii, subprior et conventus monasterii de
Bridelington’, nostre diocesis, provide attendentes quod
frater Gerardus de Burton,’ prior ejusdem monasterii,
inter eos per longa tempora laudabiliter et utiliter laboravit,
et ob hoc affectantes quod preter premium quod a bonorum
omnium retributore expectat tantum tamque diutinum
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fructuosum, ex unanimi consensu nobis intervenientibus
aut auctoritatem prestantibus concesserunt et dederunt
prefato fratri Gerardo cum regimini prioratus cesserit aut
absolutus fuerit ab eodem, in primis cameram domini f h f 1 f a “ ber;
Galfridi, quondam prioris dicti monasterii, cum gardino and
pertinente et libero introitu et exitu tarn pro se quam pro
suis servientibus infrascriptis. Item omni die concesserunt
pro se ipso uno valetto suo, uno coco, duobus garcionibus et
uno pag[etto] quatuor albos panes conventuales, quatuor
secundarios et quatuor pagiarios, 1 vel qualibet ebdomada
dimidium quarterium frumenti pro eleccione ejusdem cum
iiij or liberacionibus melioris cervisie conventualis et tribus
liberacionibus cervisie secundarie de cellario ejusdem
monasterii cotidie percipiendis. Et de coquina similiter
duo fercula diversa camium vel piscium cum debito servicio
sequenti et pitancia consueta per temporis congruencia de
diversis cibariis secundum quod moris est dicti monasterii
tarn de cellario quam de coquina singulis diebus honestius
servire cuilibet priori. Pro suis autem servientibus supra- ^, ants .
dictis quolibet die cuilibet secundum sui statum liberacionem liveries -
de coquina tarn debitam et consuetam quam robas eisdem
annuas de camera prioris concesserunt competentes. Item Hisclothes -
pro vestitu suo proprio in omnibus percipiet annuatim
sicut hactenus de communi camera prior percipere consuevit
una cum viginti libris sterlingorum quas sibi gratis con¬
cesserunt pro suis speciebus et aliis diversis minutis et
annuis necessariis comparandis cum servientium stipendiis
ad festa Pentecostes et sancti Martini in hyeme per equales
porciones percipiendis de bursario dicte domus annuatim. "• fo - I55d -
Item luminare sufficiens tam cere quam candele Paris’ ^f, hts and
percipiet de sacrista una cum focali sufficiente pro camera
sua per annum de cellario monasterii predicti percipienda.

Cum autem amicos vel notos suos in mensa secum habere Friends -
voluerit sibi libere licebit, qui tam de cellario quam de
coquina sua necessaria honeste habebunt prout decet.

Quando vero aerem mutare voluerit vel amicos visitare, a°“i e when
per priorem domus equitaturam pro se et sociis suis ac visili,, «-
familia sua habebit competentem, et cetera sibi necessaria
de maneriis ejusdem domus percipiet cum ipsum ad eadem
contigerit declinare; liberacionibus et victualibus tam de

1 Pagiarius seems connected with term is panis militum : cf. Germ.
pagius, a servant, and means here Knechtenbrod. Pagesius = villein,
loaves such as were served out to serf; homo pagi.
servants for which the ordinary

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cellario quam de coquina sessantibus (sic) supradictis. Ad
chap!2S. as hec autem concesserunt eidem unum canonicum capellanum
pro libito suo eligendum et secum moraturum tam noctibus
quam diebus, qui omnia necessaria in victu et vestitu et
omnibus aliis sicut ceteri de conventu percipiet de com-
muni. Habebit eciam alium canonicum de conventu in
can°on“t mensa quando sibi placuerit, qui tamen onera sibi incum-
tabie. bencia omnino faciet in conventu, et omnia necessaria
in victu et vestitu et omnibus aliis plenarie percipiet.
Si vero quicquam imposterum prefato domino Gerardo
necessarium nunc in presenti scripto fuerit omissum,
voluerunt et concesserunt ut omnia et singula sibi necessaria
prout bene meruerit semper de communi habeat sicut
decet. Nos itaque supradicta omnia et singula, auctoritate
nostra ut premittitur facta, rata et grata habemus, eaque
omni jure et modo quo melius possumus approbamus ac
eciam confirmamus, statuentes et precipientes sub inter-
minacione anathematis ea inviolabiter observari.
the*prioress 1637. 13 kal. Feb. (Jan. 20), 1314-5. Cawode. Littera

Mndbeddtog directa priorisse et conventui de Swyna quod.

sent to other dominabus Johanne de Sutton’ et Juliane de Wellewik’
houses. commonialibus de expensis et aliis necessariis etc. Priorisse
et conventui de Swyna. Quia dominas Johannam de
Sutton’ et Julianam de Wellewik’, commoniales vestras,
ad nos die confeccionis presencium juxta citacionem eis
factam personaliter accedentes, objectis eisdem articulis
salutem animarum suarum contingentibus, factisque re-
sponsionibus ad eosdem, predictam videlicet dominam
Johannam ad monasterium de Appelton’ ac prefatam
Julianam ad monasterium de Synigthweyt certis et legitimis
de causis ad penitenciam per nos injunctam peragendam et
moram in dictis locis vestris sumptibus quos pro quolibet
anno dum ibidem moram fecerint ad quatuor marcas
sterlingorum cuilibet ministrandas, et ad loca predicta per
vos mittendas taxamus ex officii nostri debito, duximus
destinandas. Vobis virtute obediencie firmiter injungendo
mandamus quatinus vestimenta pro lectis et aliis oma-
mentis eisdem dominabus necessaria, quibus ante recessum
earundem uti consueverant, super uno equo in hamesio
visis presentibus apud dictum monasterium de Appelton’
absque more dispendio transmittatis, mittentes insuper
earum cuilibet pro medietate unius anni sumptibus duas
marcas. Yalete.

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243

Eisdem die et loco. Littera directa priorisse et conventui
de Appelton’ ad recipiendum dominam Johannam de ^feton
Sutton’, monialem de Swyna, ibidem moraturam ad tempus
pro arbitrio domini archiepiscopi. Injuncte nobis pastoralis s!mon° a
solicitudinis (etc., as in no. 1630, down to) transferendam. swtoefsent
Prefatam igitur dominam Johannam ad monasterium ‘° c d e ° pen '
vestrum de Appelton’ mittimus inter vos ad tempus pro
nostro moderandum arbitrio domus sue sumptibus sibi
per manus priorisse domus vestre que pro tempore fuerit
cum indiguerit ministrandis, quos taxamus ad quatuor
marcas annuas, moraturam ad peragendum penitenciam
quam eidem pro supradictis compertis salubriter duximus
injungendam, prout in indentura presentibus interclusa
plenius continetur. Cujus indenture unam partem prefate
domine Johanne liberetis ut sibi constare possit de penitencia
memorata; mandantes vobis et in virtute obediencie
firmiter injungentes quatinus eandem dominam Johannam
inter vos benignius admittatis et juxta formam premissam
in omnibus pertractetis. Vos vero priorissa nobis oportuno
tempore rescribatis qualiter ipsa domina Johanna se
gesserit, et si penitenciam peregerit aut facere in aliquo
contempserit memoratam. Valete.

A similar letter was written to the prioress and convent
of Synigthweyt about dame Juliana de Wellewyke. Peni- ™^of of
tencia dominarum Johanne de Sutton’ et Juliane de Welle- ^^' e ‘*' Ilull
wyk’, monialium de Swyna. Domina Johanna de Sutton, ot s«r£e. n “
monialis de Swyna, ad monasterium de Appelton’ certis de
causis transmissa, in eodem monasterio commoretur ad
tempus domini archiepiscopi arbitrio moderandum. Continue
sequatur conventum in choro, claustro, refectorio et
dormitorio, et ubique sit ultima in conventu. Septa monas-
terii non exeat quovismodo sine domini archiepiscopi
mandato vel licencia speciali, nec cum personis secularibus
extraneis loquatur alicubi nisi in presencia priorisse vel
subpriorisse. Litteras aut nuncium non recipiat vel emittat
nisi de consensu et voluntate expressa priorisse. Omni
septimana psalterium unum dicat et omni die Veneris
vij psalmos penitenciales cum letania coram altari beate
Virginis dicat humiliter et devote.

HIC INCIPIT ANNUS DECIMUS. "■ fo - *S7

14 kal. Marcii (Feb. 16), 1314-5. Cawode. Littera priorisse
et conventui de Swyna ad recipiendum dominas Johannam
de Sutton’ et Julianam de Wellewyk’, commoniales dicte

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domus. Priorisse et conventui de Swyna. Ad instantissi-
mam supplicacionem amicorum dominarum Johanne de
Sutton’ et Juliane de Wellewyk’, commonialium vestrarum,
sub spe bona emendacionis earundem ad vestrum monas-
terium ipsas duximus remittendas, mandantes et in virtute
obediencie vobis priorisse firmiter injungentes quatinus in
crastino redditus earundem in capitulo vestro presente
conventu dictas Johannam et Julianam auctoritate nostra
moneatis primo, secundo et tercio quod septa vestri monas-
terii nullatenus exire presumant, nec ipsi monasterio aut
alicui commonialium suarum vel aliarum personarum domus
pretextu visitacionis nostre in dicto monasterio nuper
facte seu aliquorum in eadem visitacione de ipsis comper-
torum per se aut per alios quoscumque inferri procurent
dampnum, molestiam vel gravamen sub pena excommuni-
cacionis majoris [quam] si contra premissa vel eorum ali-
quod temere venire presumpserint, hujusmodi canonica
monicione premissa in personas earum proferimus in hiis
scriptis. Injungatis eis insuper vice nostra quod in choro,
claustro, capitulo, refectorio et dormitorio sequantur
conventum nisi infirmitate non ficta vel alia causa legitima
fuerint impedite; quodque suis presidentibus debitam
obedienciam et reverenciam exhibeant ut tenentur, et
cum omnibus de conventu servent pacis et concordie
unitatem. Nolumus autem quod in aliquo ponantur officio,
nec quicquam de premissis relaxandum esse intendimus
donee de ipsarum conversacione pacifica et honesta per
litteras sub communi sigillo vestro testimonium habeamus.
Si vero vestris immo pocius nostris monicionibus et correc-
cionibus parere contempserint in premissis aut aliquo
premissorum, id nobis per vestras litteras sub sigillo vestro
communi absque cujuslibet more dispendio nuncietis ut
exinde possimus super earum pertinacia congruum remedium
adhibere. Valete.

1638. March 6, 1314-5. Cawode. Appointment ( creacio)
of Sir John de Middelesburg’, priest, as curator of Sir
Thomas, vicar of Shirburn in Harefordlyth, “ qui nedum
senio verum eciam impotencia corporali adeo est depressus
quod suum officium in eadem nequit comode excercere,
nec de bonis suis disponere ut deceret.” 1

1 Sept. 1, 1315. Wylton. Insti- of the church of Shirburn in Har-
tution and induction of Sir John de fordlith, on the pres, of the prior
Midlesburgh, priest, to the vicarage and convent of Gyseburn (ii, fo. 162).

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1639. 6 idus Marcii (March 10), 1314-5. Cawode.
Excitacio in eleccionibus faciendis in monasteriis religios- p™ v r e ™d f
arum personarum. Subpriori et conventui monasterii de Bridlington
Bridlington’. Quam sit in religiosis collegiis pastoris re- aii prejudice
gimine destitutis circa eleccionem preficiendi capitis affec- n°wp5 a
cionis sinceritas et fratema concordia Deo grata, quamque
dispendiosa divisio sit votorum ac divine displicens mages-

tati, nedum sacrorum canonum scita perhibent verum
eciam in plerisque mundi partibus evidencius ipsa eorum
experiencia manifestat. In eleccionis itaque negocio dis-
cordia suscitata lites et contenciones preparat, caritatem
exulat, rancoris et odii fomitem subministrat, pacis et
unitatis vinculum dissolvit, vacacionis diutumitatem
inducit, sumptuum et laborum onera gravia superaddit,
ac postremo dissipacionem bonorum monasteriorum rerum-
que familiarium dampna plurima deplorare compellit.
Cupientes igitur quod in eleccione que jam de future priore
in vestro monasterio iminet facienda juxta doctrinam
apostolicam soliciti sitis in vinculo pacis unitatem spiritus
conservare, devocionem vestram requirimus et ortamur
in visceribus Jesu Christi, vobis insuper et vestrum singulis
sub obtestacione divini judicii firmiter injungentes, quatinus
dicte eleccionis tempore iminente omni affeccione obliqua
et inordinata deposita penitus et exclusa, Deum solum
habentes pre oculis qui scrutator est cordium et cognitor
secretorum, talem vobis infuturum pastorem eligere stu-
deatis in quo magis credideritis divino judicio complacere,
quique vobis et vestri monasterii spirituali ac temporali
regimini Deo propicio tarn salubriter quam utiliter preesse
valeat et prodesse; cujus eciam benivolencia et industria
nobiles vestrarum parcium, qui vobis et vestro monasterio
hactenus opido infesti fuerant et molesti plurima vobis
dispendia inferendo, ad mutue amicicie vinculum et ser-
vandam vobiscum pacis concordiam revocentur, ut exinde
a Domino condigne retribucionis premium reportetis,
nosque in processu negocii circa nostri execucionem officii
vobis merito teneamur impendere favorem et graciam
ampliorem. Valete.

1640. 5 idus Marcii (March 11), 1314-5. Cawode. Fu£*&. d '
Licence to Sir William le Conestable, knight, as he was ough -
unable to go to his parish church of Flaynburgh “ tarn

gravi infirmitate et corporis debilitate ac invalitudine
detentus,” to have an oratory in his manor of Flaynburgh.

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1641. 4 idus Marcii (March 12), 1314-5. Cawode.
Inhibicio facta subpriori et conventui de Bridlington’ ne
alique seculares persone intersint eleccioni sue. Subpriori
et conventui monasterii de Bridlington’. Cum non deceat
nec conveniat canonicis seu regularibus institutis quod
religiose persone in secretis tractatibus capituli sui quoscum-
que extraneos et maxime seculares admittant, quin immo
sub gravibus penis et censuris expresse sit prohibitum
tarn per nos quam per predecessores nostros ne regulares
nostre diocesis secreta suorum capitulorum cuicumque
revelent; vobis omnibus et singulis, in virtute obediencie
et sub pena excommunicacionis majoris quam in rebelles
seu contrafacientes pro loco et tempore curabimus excercere,
districcius inhibemus ne in tractatu eleccionis, que ad
presens in vestro monasterio iminet facienda, quemquam
secularem clericum aut laicum in capitulo vestro vel alibi
admittere presumatis seu secretum eleccionis hujusmodi
alicui ut premittitur seculari persone facto, scripto vel
verbo, donee ad nostram noticiam eleccio facta deducta
fuerit, quoquomodolibet reveletis. Valete. 1

1642. Idibus Marcii (March 15), 1314-5. Cawode.
Licencia concessa priori et conventui de Kirkam super
diversis. Priori et conventui de Kirkeham. Oppressioni
vestri monasterii, multis debitorum oneribus hiis diebus
aliisque incomodis pregravati, paterno compacientes affectu,
ad ipsorum allevacionem et vestri recreacionem aliqualem
concedimus graciose ut manerium vestrum de Hamelak’
cum suis pertinenciis, de quo per magna tempora ut asseritur
parva comoda recepistis, ad firmam per septennium personis
idoneis dimittere valeatis; et duas liberaciones duobus
capellanis vendere; ac de bosco vestro de Wodehous’,
qui distat a vestro monasterio per novem leucas, ad vestri
indigenciam vendere absque tamen notabili consumpcione
vel dilapidacione temporibus quibus magis videbitur expe-
dire; dum tamen hec fiant de consilio et consensu majoris
et sanioris partis conventus, inhibicione nostra dudum
vobis super hiis facta nullatenus obsistente. Valete.

1643. Licencia concessa priorisse et conventui de Swyna

1 6 kal. Aprilis (March 27), 1315. election of brother Peter de Wyr-
Scroby. Mandate to the dean of thorp, a canon of Bridlington, as
Dykering to cite anyone wishing prior, to appear in that monastery
to oppose the confirmation of the on April 10.

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ad recipiendum tres puellas, etc. 1 Memorandum quod
vj t0 kal. Aprilis, anno Domini predicto (March 27, 1315),
apud Scroby, dominus de sua gracia speciali concessit
licenciam priorisse et conventui de Swyna quod possent
de communi consensu conventus ad utilitatem domus
sue recipere tres puellulas ad morandum in dicta domo et
cum venirent ad etatem eas recipere in commoniales, vel
quod possent dimittere unum de maneriis suis ad firmam
aliquibus viris idoneis et honestis usque ad aliquod tempus
ad comodum et alleviacionem quorundam debitorum in
quibus ad presens sunt obligate.

1644. Idibus Marcii (March 15), 1314-5. Cawode.
Execucio sentencie inter Georgium Salvayn et rectorem
de Wharrum Percy super expensis juratis et taxatis in
lite inter eosdem. Officiali archidiaconi Estridingie. Quia
in negocio inter Georgium Salvayn, ad ecclesiam de Wharrum
Percy nostre diocesis presentatum, actorem ex parte una,
et dominum Henricum de Percy, rectorem ejusdem ecclesie,
reum ex altera, coram nobis et nostris commissariis habito
super ecclesia memorata, juxta canonicum processum
eundem Henricum ab impeticione dicti Georgii sentencialiter
et diffinitive absolvimus ac ipsum Georgium in quinquaginta
libris nomine expensarum in lite factarum debita modera-
cione taxatis et eidem domino Henrico parti ree solvendis
condempnavimus justicia exigente; vobis committimus et
firmiter injungendo mandamus quatinus dictum Georgium
vice et auctoritate nostra legitime moneatis et efficaciter
inducatis quod infra tres menses a die monicionis hujus-
modi sibi facte, quern terminum, quali[ta]te negocii,
condicionibus personarum ac ceteris circumstanciis debite
ponderatis, ad hoc taliter duximus moderandum, satis-
faciat cum effectu sub pena excommunicacionis majoris
quam in personam dicti Georgii, si monitis hujusmodi non
paruerit, proferimus in hiis scriptis, et ipsum exnunc ut
extunc incurrere volumus ipso facto. Proviso quod si
dictus Georgius infra prefatum terminum dicto domino
Henrico de memorata summa pecunie nullatenus satis-
fecerit ut tenetur, ipsum exnunc in dictam excommuni¬
cacionis sentenciam dampnabiliter incidisse in singulis

1 6 idus Aprilis (April 8), 1315. “ usque ad tempus in decreto

Scroby. Leave to the prioress of contentum, sumptibus tamen
Swyne to receive Catherine, daugh- Stephani patris sui (ii, fo. 159).
ter of Stephen de Hedenesse,

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ecclesiis parochialibus dicti archidiaconatus diebus dominicis
et festivis denuncietis publice et faciatis per alios denunciari,
a denunciacione hujusmodi non cessando donee idem G.
ad gremium ecclesie rediens absolucionis beneficium in
forma juris meruerit obtinere. Qualiter autem hoc nostrum
mandatum fueritis executi nobis aut magistro Johanni de
Nassington’, officiali nostro Ebor., distincte et aperte
constare faciatis per vestras patentes litteras harum seriem
continentes, cum ex parte dicti domini Henrici de Percy,
ipsius ecclesie rectoris, fueritis comode requisiti. Valete.

A similar sentence against Sir Gerard Salvayn. The
£50 to be paid within a month.

Sentencia contra Georgium Salvayn super ecclesia de
Wharrum Percy. In Dei nomine amen. Cum dudum
Georgius Salvayn nobis Willelmo, permissione etc., seu
nostro vicario generali, ad ecclesiam de Wharrum Percy
nostre diocesis presentatus, dominum Henricum de Percy,
possessione dicte ecclesie incumbentem, coram magistro
Roberto de Pykering’, canonico Ebor., nobis in remotis
agentibus tunc vicario nostro generali, seu suis certis in
hac parte commissariis, fecisset ad judicium evocari, porrecto
per partem dicti Georgii actoris prefato Henrico reo super
amocione ejusdem ab ecclesia predicta et ipsius Georgii
ad eandem admissione coram decano Christianitatis Ebor.
et magistris Johanne de Wodehouses, rectore ecclesie de
Sutton super Derewent’, unacum Henrico le Flemmyng’,
rectore ecclesie de Staveleye, ejusdem diocesis, vicarii
nostri predicti commissariis in negocio predicto sub certa
forma deputatis convencionabili libello sub hac forma.
In Dei nomine amen. Coram vobis reverendo viro, magistro
Roberto de Pykering’, canonico Ebor., venerabilis patris,
domini W., Dei gracia Ebor. archiepiscopi etc., in remotis
agentis vicario generali, vestrisve commissariis quibus-
cumque, per modum notorii et de piano dico et in jure
propono ego, Willelmus de Dugelby clericus, procurator
domini Georgii Salvayn clerici, ad ecclesiam parochialem
de Wharrum Percy canonice presentati, nomine procuratorio
pro eodem contra dominum Henricum de Percy clericum,
possessioni dicte ecclesie de facto incumbentem, et contra
quemlibet pro eodem in judicio legitime intervenientem,
quod cum idem Georgius dominus meus fuisset et sit ad
dictam ecclesiam per dominum Robertum de Percy militem,
ipsius ecclesie notorie patronum et in plena, pacifica,

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canonica et sufficienti possessione vel quasi juris ad eandem
insolidum presentandi notorie existentem, canonice presen-
tatus, factaque inquisicione prout moris est super vacacione
ipsius ecclesie, meritis presentati predicti et aliis articulis
in hoc casu notorie consuetis, que pro eodem presentato
sufficienter in omnibus operatur, dictus tamen dominus
Henricus admissioni dicti domini mei ad eandem ecclesiam
se indebite opposuit et opponit, licet nullum jus idem Henri¬
cus in ea habuit nec habet ad earn, ex eo quod idem Henricus
dictam ecclesiam curam animarum notorie habentem
post ultimum concilium Lugdunense per duos menses post
publicacionem statutorum editorum in eodem de facto
recepit ac tempore recepcionis ejusdem commissi sibi
regiminis et institucionis sue in eadem idem Henricus fuit
notorie minor viginti quatuor annis, non attingens tunc
nec adhuc attingit vicesimum quintum annum sue etatis,
que sunt adeo publica, notoria et manifesta in decanatu
de Buccrosse et locis evicinis, et super hiis laborat publica
vox et fama, quod non possunt aliqua tergiversacione
celari. Quare peto nomine procuratorio dicti domini mei,
probatis in hoc casu- de jure probandis, quatenus requiritur
in facto tarn notorio, predictum dominum Henricum nullum
jus in dicta ecclesia nec ad earn habere ipsamque ecclesiam
vacantem esse ac eundem Henricum a detencione ejusdem
quatenus de facto incumbit eidem amovendum fore per
vos domine judex sentencialiter et diffinitive pronunciari et
declarari dictumque dominum meum ad eandem fore
admittendum per eum ad quern convenit in hoc casu et
fieri secundum qualitatem et naturam premissorum quod
est justum. Hec dico et peto et conjunctim et divisim ut
quatenus probatum, detectum seu declaratum fuerit in
premissis eatenus fiat justicie complementum, juris bene-
ficio semper salvo, liteque ad eundem per dictam partem
legitime contestata verbis negativis sicut dicendo narrata
prout narrantur non esse vera, et ideo petita prout petuntur ”■ fo - I58d -
fieri non debere jurato hinc inde per procuratorem parcium
predictarum tam de calumpnia quam de veritate dicenda,
traditis posicionibus et eciam articulis ex parte actrice
productis testibus ex parte ejusdem, quibus admissis,
juratis et examinatis, prefixo parti ree die ad proponendum
factum contrarium libello et die statuto, proposito et sub
modo admisso datoque termino eidem parti ad ponendum
et pro primo producendum, traditis posicionibus testibusque

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quibnsdam productis, admissis, juratis et examinatis,
prefixo partibus predictis die ad secundo producendum
produetisque ex parte rea testibus, admissis, juratis et
examinatis, statutoque termino parti ree predicte ad tercio
producendum, productis testibus, admissis, juratis et
examinatis dieque dato partibus ad videndum publicacionem
attestacionum hujusmodi ipsisque publicatis, decreta parti¬
bus copia, assignato termino ad dicendum hinc inde in
testes et dicta, propositis quibusdam excepcionibus et
sub modo admissis, testibusque ex parte rea productis,
admissis, juratis et examinatis, prefixo partibus termino ad
proponendum omnia in facto consistencia, propositis hinc
inde excepcionibus et replicacionibus et sub modo admissis,
testibusque quibusdam super eisdem hinc inde productis
aliorumque compulsione petita in forma juris et decreta,
negocio in hiis finibus residente, nobis ad propria reversis,
dicto negocio sub certa forma certis nostris commissariis
per nos commisso, diffinitiva sentencia nobis specialiter
reservata, continuatis per eosdem retroactis, testibus coram
eisdem super propositis hinc inde productis, admissis,
juratis et examinatis attestacionibusque publicatis, dato
die ad dicendum in testes et dicta hinc inde, propositis
quibusdam excepcionibus utrimque et de consensu parcium
sub modo admissis, productis testibus, admissis, juratis et
examinatis, ac eorum attestacionibus publicatis, et demum
in dicto negocio realiter concluso per commissarios nostros
statuto termino partibus coram nobis vel nostris commissariis
in eadem causa ad diffinitivam sentenciam audiendam,
partibus coram nobis comparentibus in termino trans-
missoque processu coram quibuscumque commissariis nos¬
tris, habito in hac parte continuato decreto commissariorum
nostrorum predictorum per quamplures dies per nos ad
nostri informacionem, partibus assignatos ad audiendum
ut supra sentenciam diffinitivam in negocio memorato ac
omnibus que in hac parte requiruntur juris solempniis
observatis; nos Willelmus, permissione etc., Christi invocato
nomine, deliberacione nobiscum et cum juris peritis habita
diligenti partibus ad hoc coram nobis in judicio constitute
ad sentenciam diffinitivam procedimus in hunc modum:—
Auditis et intellects mentis cause predicte discussoque
dicti negocii tocius processu diligencius et rimato, omnibus-
que sub justicie libramine debite ponderatis, quia invenimus
partis actricis intentionem sufficienter non probatam obsis-

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tentibus facto contrario et aliis excepcionibus ex parte
dicti Henrici propositis et probatis, ipsum Henricum dicte
ecclesie rectorem partem ream ab impeticione prefati
Georgii sentencialiter et diffinitive absolvimus in hiis scriptis,
prefatum Georgium parti dicti Henrici in quinquaginta
libris nomine expensarum moderate et legitime juratamm
et taxatarum juxta juris exigenciam condempnantes.
Lecta, lata, etc.

1645. Eisdem die et loco. Sentencia contra dominum
Gerardum Salvayn militem super ecclesia supradicta.
In Dei nomine amen. Cum dudum dominus Gerardus
Salvayn miles, parochianus ecclesie parochialis de Wharrum
Percy, nostre Ebor. diocesis, dominum Henricum de Percy,
possessioni dicte ecclesie incumbentem, coram magistro
Roberto de Pykering’, canonico Ebor., nobis, Willelmo
etc., in remotis agentibus, tunc vicario nostro generali,
seu suis certis in hac parte commissariis fecisset ad judicium
evocari, porrecto per partem dicti Gerardi actoris prefato
Henrico reo super amocione ejusdem ab ecclesia predicta
coram decano Christianitatis Ebor. et magistris Johanne
de Wodehouses, rectore ecclesie de Sutton’ super Derewent,
una cum Henrico le Flemmyng’, rectore ecclesie de Stave-
leye, ejusdem diocesis, vicarii nostri predicti commissariis
in negocio predicto sub certa forma deputatis’ conven-
cionali libello judicialiter sub hac forma:—In Dei nomine
amen. Coram vobis reverendo viro, magistro Roberto de
Pykering’, canonico Ebor., venerabilis patris domini Willelmi,
Dei gracia Ebor., etc., in remotis agentis vicario generali,
vestrisve commissariis quibuscumque dico per modum
notorii et de piano et in jure propono ego, Walterus de
Whytheby clericus, procurator domini Gerardi Salvayn
militis, parochiani ecclesie de Wharrum Percy, nomine
procuratorio pro eodem contra dominum Henricum de
Percy, possessioni dicte ecclesie parochialis de Wharrum
incumbentem, et contra quemlibet pro eodem in judicio
legitime intervenientem, quod cum idem dominus meus
notorie sit parochianus predicte ecclesie de Wharrum, cujus
interest ut parochiani habere bonum et ydoneum rectorem
et curatorem predicte ecclesie, qui possit animam suam
curare, predictus tamen dominus Henricus animam ejus¬
dem domini ut rector dicte ecclesie curare nequit nec est
rector ejusdem, ex eo quod tempore recepcionis ejusdem
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ultimum concilium Lugdunense et duos menses a tempore
publicacionis ejusdem, fuit notorie minor viginti quatuor
annis non attingens nec adhuc attingit vicesimum quintum
ii, fo. i 59 . annum SU e etatis, que sunt adeo publica, notoria et mani-
festa in decanatu de Buccrosse et locis evicinis, et super hiis
laborat publica vox et fama quod non possunt aliqua
tergiversacione celari.. Quare peto procuratorio nomine
dicti domini mei, probatis de jure probandis quatenus
requiritur in facto tarn notorio, predictum dominum
Henricum nullum jus in dicta ecclesia habere nec ad earn
ipsamque vacantem esse et eundem dominum Henricum
quatenus incumbit eidem amovendum, et eidem ecclesie
de bono et ydoneo rectore qui possit animam ejusdem
domini mei curare providendum fore per vos, sentencialiter
et diffinitive pronunciari, et ipsum dominum Henricum ab
eadem actualiter amoveri fieri et statui secundum quali-
tatem et naturam premissorum quod justum fuerit et
saluti anime dicti domini mei conveniens in hoc casu.
Hec dico et peto conjunctim et divisim juris beneficio
semper salvo. Liteque ad eundem per dictam partem legitime
contestata verbis negativis sic dicendo narrata prout
narrantur non esse vera, et ideo petita prout petuntur fieri
non debere {etc. Judgement against Sir Gerard Salvayn,
with 50 li. costs).

tothfpri™ 1646. Exhortacio facienda priori et conventui de Bride-
lington’ quod constituant certam pensionem Ricardo de
ton to grant Snouweshill’ racione confirmacionis sue. 1 Priori et conventui
Ri?h“dde°monasterii de Bridelington’. Cum simus in partem sollici-
on°account tudinis pastoralis divine clemencie disposicione vocati, circa
fixation of ea que ad relevacionem tanti oneris racionabiliter sunt
of e the e new n inventa studiose servare nos convenit morem fidelissime
prior. vetustatis. Cum itaque a nostris predecessoribus a multis
retro temporibus provide sit obtentum et a tempore cujus
non existit memoria laudabili consuetudine observatum
quod in prefeccione abbatum et priorum nostre diocesis
per eosdem et suos conventus constituende sunt clericis
per prelatos nominandis certe annue pensiones donee
eisdem clericis per religiosos hujusmodi de ecclesiasticis
beneficiis competentibus sit provisum, ut prelatus ad
subportacionem oneris incumbentis clericos ydoneos habere
valeat suis obsequiis insistentes, devocionem vestram

1 A pension of five marks a on 3 kal. Maii (April 29), 1315
year was granted to Snoweshille (Note at bottom of fo. 159).

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monemus et hortamur in Domino quatinus dilectum cleri-
cum et notarium nostrum, magistrum Ricardum de
Snoweshill’, quern ad hoc specialiter vobis duximus nomin-
andum in vestrum clericum admittentes, eidem juxta
premissam ecclesie nostre consuetudinem constituatis, et
eciam per vestras patentes litteras concedatis certam
annuam pensionem, que secundum vires facultatum vestri "■ fo - I59<1 -
monasterii et dantes deceat, et recipienti utilis ac fructuosa
existat nobisque merito grata esse debeat et accepta.

Ceterum quia pacem [et] tranquillitatem vestri monasterii
ac personarum in eo degencium corditer affectamus, occa-
sionem dissensionis et discordie que inter vos et quosdam
nobiles vicinos vestros dudum suscitata fuerat volentes
pro viribus amputare, vobis in virtute sancte obediencie
firmiter injungendo, mandamus quatinus fratrem Simonem | i “™ n de the
de Burton’, concanonicum vestrum, ab officio sacristarie be

visis presentibus infra triduum amoveatis omnino, nullam ^ Q c °* fi c n e ed
aliam administracionem sive officium eidem in vestro to the 11
monasterio aut quibuscumque rebus ad vos ubilibet per- d0ister '
tinentibus committentes. Moneatis insuper dictum fratrem
S. auctoritate nostra quod claustrum teneat et ubique
sequatur conventum, nec septa monasterii exeat quovis-
modo donee super aliquibus de persona ipsius ad aures
nostras delatis effecti fuerimus cerciores, sub pena excom-
municacionis majoris quam, si secus fecerit, per vos priorem
auctoritate nostra canonica monicione premissa in personam
ejus proferri volumus et in scriptis. Speramus siquidem
quod exinde nobilium et aliorum vicinorum vestrorum de
patria erga vos concepti rancores et malivolencie conquies-
cent. Valete.

Acta in negocio eleccionis de Bridelyngton’. In Dei
nomine amen. A.D. M° ccc quintodecimo, indiccione
terciadecima, xxvij die mensis Marcii, apud Scroby, presen-
tata nobis Willelmo, permissione etc., per magistrum
Rogerum de Haselarton’, se asserentem procuratorem
subprioris et conventus monasterii de Bridelington’ littera-
torie constitutum, eleccione facta de fratre Petro de Wyre-
thorp’, canonico et confratre dicti monasterii, electo in
priorem ejusdem monasterii, vacantis per mortem Gerardi,
ultimi prioris ejusdem, personaliter coram nobis comparente,
exbibitisque per dictum magistrum Rogerum coram nobis
xij litteris sigillo communi ad causas dicti monasterii de
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dicta eleccione ut dicebat confectis, petitoque per eundem
magistrum Rogerum quod dictam eleccionem confirmare et
circa ipsum electum facere quod nostro incumbit officio et
exequi dignaremur. Volentes in ipso negocio procedere
prout dictant canonice sancciones et deliberare super
exhibitis antedictis, decano nostro de Dykering’ per nostras
litteras dedimus in mandatis ut monicione, proclamacione
et vocacione publice factis in ecclesia conventuali de
Bridelington’ et alibi ubi sibi expediens visum fuerit quod
omnes et singuli qui contra dictam eleccionem vel electi
personam aliquid dicere vel obicere voluerint quare elec¬
cionem hujusmodi prout ad nos pertinet confirmare minime
debeamus pro termino preciso et peremptorio compareant
coram nobis decimo die Aprilis ubicumque tunc fuerimus
in nostra diocesi, hujusmodi obicienda in forma juris pro-
posituri et objecturi; prefigentes tarn ipsi electo quam
procuratori subprioris et conventus predictorum hujus¬
modi dictum decimum diem Aprilis ad faciendum et reci¬
piendum super presentacione et exhibitis hujusmodi necnon
in dicto to to negocio quod justicia suadebit. Quo die apud
Scroby dicto electo personaliter ac subpriore et conventu
predictis per Willelmum de Hundmanby clericum, procura-
torem suum ut asseruit, coram nobis comparentibus,
lectis actis diei precedentis ac certificatorio decani nostri
de Dykering’, per quod nobis constabat proclamacionem,
monicionem et vocacionem in ecclesia de Bridelington’ et
alibi publice fuisse factas secundum formam mandati
nostri prius inde sibi directi, facta eciam proclamacione
publice voce preconia tarn ad portam quam ad ostium
aule manerii nostri de Scroby predicti, quod si qui essent
qui se contra eleccionem vel electi personam quare ipsam
eleccionem minime confirmare deberemus quicquam pro-
ponere vel obicere vellent in forma juris, quod tunc pro
termino preciso et peremptorio illud proponerent et obi-
cerent coram nobis. Et quia nullus oppositor vel objector
comparuit illo die, omnes et singulos' contra dictam elec¬
cionem vel electi personam se imposterum opponere
volentes, ab objeccione et opposicione hujusmodi exclu-
dimus per decretum. Unde exhibitum per dictum procura-
torem ad informacionem nostram pleniorem, uno
instrumento in negocio memorato productisque duobus
instructoribus, videlicet fratribus Johanne Bard’ et
Willelmo de Basingham, concanonicis dicte domus, et

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ipsis in forma juris per nos admissis, juratis et examinatis,
et eorum instruccione in scriptis redacta, habita diutina
altercacione super eleccione hujusmodi et ejus forma,
volentes plenius informari in premissis, dicte eleccionis
negocium omnibus in eodem statu remanentibus usque in
crastinum duximus prorogandum; prefigentes tarn ipsi
electo quam procuratori subprioris et conventus predic-
torum dictum diem crastinum coram nobis loco quo prius,
ad faciendum et recipiendum in toto illo negocio quod
justicia suadebit. Quo die crastino dictis electo et suppriore
et conventu ut supra proximo comparentibus, examinata
prius per nos ipsius electi personam ( sic ); quia invenimus
dictam eleccionem in omnibus rite et canonice celebratam,
ipsam de juris peritorum consibo auctoritate nostra pontifi-
cali sub hac forma duximus confirmandam, eidem electo
administracionem bonorum dicti monasterii tarn in spirit-
ualibus quam in temporalibus committentes. Quam
quidem confirmacionem per dominum Jobannem de Sutton’,
clericum nostrum familiarem, volumus pronunciari, cujus
tenor tabs est:—

In Dei nomine amen. Presentata nobis Willelmo, per-
missione etc., eleccione nuper in capitulo monasterii de
Bridelington’ nostre diocesis per mortem bone memorie
fratris Gerardi, ultimi prioris dicti monasterii, vacantis,
facta de fratre Petro de Wyrethorp’, canonico ipsius monas¬
terii, in priorem ejusdem monasterii et pastorem, ipsaque
eleccione et persona electi diligenter per nos examinatis,
processuque debito et juris ordine juxta quabtatem ipsius
negocii et naturam in omnibus observatis; quia eleccionem
ipsam de prefato fratre Petro de Wyrethorp’, viro utique
provido, moribus et sciencia insignito, ac in spirituabbus
et temporalibus circumspecto, invenimus rite et canonice
celebratam ipsam eleccionem, communicato juris peritorum
consibo, auctoritate pontificab confirmamus, eidem electo
curam et administracionem in spirituabbus et temporalibus
dicti monasterii quantum ad nos attinet committentes.

3 idus Apribs (April n), 1315. Scroby. Mandate to the
subprior and convent to obey the new prior and to the
official of the archdeacon of the E.R. to install him.

1647. April 11, 1315. Scroby. Littere refutatorie que "■
dicuntur apostoli contra G. Salvayn militem in negocio appel-
lacionis. Sanctissimo in Christo patri ac domino reverendo,

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domino .... divina providencia summo pontifici, 1 suus
devotus Guillelmus, Eboracensis ecclesie minister humilis,
[salutem] et pedum oscula beatorum. Sanctitati vestre
tenore presencium intimamus quod appellacionibus per
partem Gerardi Salvayn militis ad sanctam sedem apos-
tolicam ut dicitur interjectis utpote ex causis evidenter
falsis et alias manifeste frivolis non duximus deferendum.
In cujus rei testimonium parti ejusdem Gerardi licet congrue
non petenti concessimus et tradi fecimus hos apostolos
refutatorios, sigilli nostri munimine roboratos. Ad regimen
et honorem sue ecclesie sancte Deus diucius vos conservet.

Eisdem die et loco. Item alia in negocio appellacionis
contra G. Salvayn clericum. A similar letter about George
Salvayn, clerk.

1648. 14 kal. Maii (April 18), 1315. “ Commissio ad

inquirendum veritatem super articulis eidem annexis
contra fratrem Simonem de Burton’, canonicum de Bride-
lington. Commission to Master W. of Beverley, canon of
Houeden, and Sir Roger de Thorneton, rector of Folketon,
the archb.’s receiver of York, to go to the monastery of
Bridelington and make an examination by Alan Galon,
Adam de Celaria, William Shankes, Richard de Kernetby,
Robert Ploghmayster, Roger de Grangia, Robert Oust,
Peter dil Dyk’, William de Wymundnam, Adam Crobbe,
Thomas Lambeherd and Robert Wyot, living near the
town of Bridelington, on the articles annexed. Those
examined were not to reveal what they had been examined
about or their answers.

13 kal. Maii (April 19). Scroby. “ Item alia commissio
ad idem contra eundem fratrem Simonem/’ Also to make
an examination “ per fratres Johannem Bard’ et Hugonem
de Hoby ac alios quos iidem fratres Johannes et Hugo
vobis duxerint nominandos usque ad numerum duodecim
canonicorum ejusdem monasterii, necnon per alios seculares
clericos et laicos de monasterio et villa de Bridelington’,
ac eciam alios de villis et locis evicinis [juratos et singillatim
ac secrecius examinatos certis diebus quos ad hoc vestra
discrecio duxerit assignandos— interlined ] veritatem cum
exacta diligencia inquiratis.” 2

1 Clement V died April 20, 1314,
and John XXII was not elected
till Aug. 7, 1316.

2 2 kal. Maii (April 30), 1315.
Scroby. Another commission to

quirendum contra fratrem Rogerum
de Middelton’, suppriorem de Bride¬
lington’, super articulis cuidam
commissioni sibi destinate annexis.”

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1649. April 23,1315. Licence to the prioress and convent Nunkeelin s-
of Kyllyng “ ad recipiendum duas vel tres puellas ad habi-

tum et religionem domus ydoneas ad jugum Domini inter
eas supportandum.”

1650. 6 die Maii, 1315. Whetelawe. Inhibicio facta
priori de Wartria ne decetero aliquis de dicta domo religiosus
fidejubeat alicui. Ricardo priori de Wartria. Licet canonice
sancciones provide statuerint quod religiosi fidejubere non
debeant pro aliquo ne ecclesias inconsulte obligent quas
tenentur fovere, nonnulli tamen ex juris ignorancia seu
necgligencia forsitan ecclesias fidejubendo aliquando obli-
gant prout dudum in nostra visitacione comperimus que
ad domesticorum exoneracionem exiliter sufficiunt, in
quibus cumulant sponte mala. Volentes igitur nobis sub¬
jects monasteriis, sicut ex officii artamur debito, utiliter
subvenire, devocioni vestre in virtute sancte obediencie
districcius precipiendo mandamus quatinus pro nemine ad
sollicitacionem quamcumque fidejubeatis de cetera sine
licencia nostra speciali et tocius conventus vestri assensu,
quod vobis sub pena canonica nichilominus fieri prohibemus.

Valete.

1651. May 6, 1315. Whetelawe by Doncastre. Licence, ^ e I p ^ ry
at the instance of Sir John de Sutton, knt., to dame Joan

de Sutton, a nun of Swyne, “ quod ad recreacionem sue
infirmitatis qua dicitur detineri ad domum dicti domini
Johannis fratris sui bina vice ante festum beati Michaelis,
in comitiva alicujus domine honeste et mature dicte domus,
accedere valeat, tantum per duos vel tres dies ad plus ibi
moratura.”

1652. May 26, 1315. Northwelle. Letter to the prior
and convent of Bridlington to send before St. Barnabas
day Simon de Burton, a canon of their house, to the monas¬
tery of St. Oswald’s of Nostell, there to undergo penance.

Letter to the prior and convent of St. Oswald’s to receive
him.

1653. 6 kal. Junii (May 27), 1315. Suwelle. Continuacio
penitencie fratris Simonis le Conestable in monasterio de
Bridelyngton’. Quia fratrem Simonem le Conestable, con-
canonicum vestrum, certis ex causis, quas in vestro monas¬
terio visitantes comperimus contra eum, ad monasterium
de Gysebume cum nostris litteris, priori et conventui
ejusdem loci directis, ibidem usque ad tempus pro nostro
moderandum arbitrio destinavimus moraturum, ad pera-

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gendam penitenciam sibi per nos injunctam, cujus copiam
vobis transmittimus interclusam. Qui quidem frater Simon,
occasione eleccionis in vestro capitulo de persona fratris
Petri de Wyrethorp’ nuper facte, ad vestrum monasterium
est reversus, nec ipsam penitenciam inter vos post reditum
suum curavit, ut didicimus, facere seu implere; vobis in
virtute obediencie firmiter injungimus et mandamus quatinus
prefatum fratrem Simonem in capitulo vestro auctoritate
nostra legitime moneatis quod prefatam penitenciam, sibi
ut premittitur per nos injunctam, in dicto vestro monasterio
faciat, subeat et observet humiliter et devote, donee de
statu suo aliud duxerimus ordinandum. Quam si in aliqua
sui parte facere vel subire contempserit, hoc nobis seu nostro
vicario generali absque more dispendio litteratorie nuncietis;
prefato fratri Simoni copiam penitencie sibi injuncte, ne
ignoranciam pretendere valeat, liberantes. Valete. (Guis-
borough Chart., ii, 382.)

HIC INCIPIT REGISTRUM VICARII GENERALIS.

1654. 7 idus Junii (June 7), 1315. Burton near Beverley.
Commission from Robert de Pykeryng, dean of York,
the vicar-general, to Master John de Wodehous, rector of
Sutton on Derewent, and Sir John de Hemmyngburgh,
rector of St. Wilfrid’s, York, to proceed against Sir Jordan
de Metham, 1 in possession of the church of Thorpe Basset, 2
on certain articles, to be objected against him “ ex officio.”

Nonis Junii (June 5), 1315. Burton’ prope Beverlacum.
Citacio ejusdem rectoris. Decano de Buccros’. Quia inde¬
corum sit et puritati Christiane contrarium pollutis labiis
et manibus sacra contingere aut laudem offerre mundicie,
aut se ipsum fedatum luxurie macula in templo Domini
presentare, ad profugandum a laribus ecclesie putridum
illud turpitudinis libidinose contagium quo decor ecclesie
graviter maculatur, non solum divine aut canonice leges,
verum eciam secularium principum monita sancte considera-

1 Feb. 20, 1310. Presentation of
Jordan de Metham, chaplain, upon
the resignation of William de
Catefeld, to the church of Thorp
Basset, in the diocese of York,
in the king’s gift by reason of the
voidance of the abbacy of St.
Albans ( [C.P.R ., 1307-1313, p. 208).

2 March 10, 1315. Licence for
the abbot and convent of St.
Albans to grant the advowson of
the church of Thorpe Basset,
held in chief, to Ralph, son of
William, and his heirs (C.P.R.,
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cionis judicio prospexerunt, omnibus Christi et ecclesie
sue ministris pudiciciam salubriter indicentes. Sane clamosa
insinuacione multorum fidedignorum recepimus quod
dominus Jordanus de Metham, qui se gerit pro rectore
ecclesie de Thorp’ Basset, Ebor. diocesis, quandam Isoldam,
filiam Ade le Despenser de Metham, per annum et amplius,
suscitans ex ea proles, in suam tenuit et adhuc tenet publice
concubinam, cumeaseorsumcohabitandoetcuramanimarum f °- l6l ~
sibi in predicta ecclesia commissam totaliter necgligendo;
et licet auctoritate statuti legati super hoc editi ab officio
et beneficio propter hoc fuisset suspensus, ipse tamen
nulla satisfaccione premissa interim se de dicto beneficio
et ejus fructibus intromisit sicut prius, propter que si est
ita dicti statuti auctoritate dicto suo beneficio se privatum
reddidit ipso facto, que quatenus in facto consistunt, prout
ex fama publica intelleximus, idem Jordanus judicialiter
est confessus. Nos igitur pudiciciam velud gemmam
virtutum optantes in clero fulgere, ac nolentes tantam
ecclesie ignominiam conniventibus oculis preterire incor-
rectam, tibi injungimus et mandamus quatinus ad dictam
ecclesiam de Thorp Basset personaliter accedens, predictum
dominum Jordanum, si eum personaliter inveneris ibidem,
alioquin citacionis edicto apud ipsam ecclesiam publice
proposito et ejusdem copia ibidem dimissa cites peremptorie
quod compareat coram nobis vel commissariis nostris
uno vel pluribus in majori ecclesia Ebor. die Sabbati
proximo post festum sancti Barnabe apostoli (June 14)
super premissis anime sue salutem contingentibus eidem
ex officio dicti patris obiciendis, quorum veritatem ipse
melius novit, personaliter responsums et super eisdem prout
justum fuerit, juratus, facturus ulterius et recepturus quod
canonicis convenit institutis. Qualiter autem hoc nostrum
mandatum fueris executus, nobis vel commissariis nostris
uni vel pluribus citra dictum diem constare facias per tuas
patentes litteras harum seriem continentes.

15 kal. Julii (June 17), 1315. Burton near Beverley.
Institution and induction of John Baroun, elk., to the
church of Thorp Basset, on the pres, of Sir Ralph, son of
William, knt.

1:655. 27 die mensis Junii, 1315. Burton prope Beverla- SShy.
cum. Citacio facta domino Roberto de Appelby presentato
ad ecclesiam de Northferiby. Decano de HerthilP. Present-

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arunt nobis religiosi viri, Walterus prior domus de North-
feriby, ordinis Templi Domini de Jerusalem, et ejusdem
loci confratres, dominum Willelmum le Moigne, et nobilis
vir, dominus Petrus de Malo lacu, dominus de Mulgreve,
Robertum de Appelby, clericos, ad ecclesiam de North
Feriby, Ebor. diocesis, vacantem et ad suas presentaciones
divisim et insolidum spectantem ut dicunt. Concessis
itaque per nos predictis clericis Willelmo et Roberto
litteris nostris separatis ad inquirendum super vacacione
dicte ecclesie de North Feriby et aliis articulis in casu
hujusmodi debitis et consuetis, et ad certificandum dictum
patrem vel nos distincte et aperte super hiis que per inquisi-
cionem quamcumque contigerint (sic) inveniri. Ac receptis
postmodum litteris certificatoriis officialis archidiaconi Estri-
dingie separatis super premissis presentacionibus factis,
ipsius et illorum sigillis per quos prefate inquisiciones facte
erant consignatis, et eis apertis diligenterque inspectis
comperimus quod inquisicio, super presentacione predicto
domino Willelmo Moigne facta, pro eo quamplurimum
operatur. Nos igitur volentes cum maturitate debita sicut
convenit procedere in hoc facto, tibi mandamus firmiter
injungentes quatinus assumptis tecum duobus rectoribus,
vicariis seu capellanis parochialibus vicinis, ad prefatam
ecclesiam de North Feriby personaliter accedens, dictum
dominum Robertum de Appelby, si eum personaliter in-
veneris ibidem, alioquin citacionis edicto apud ipsam
ecclesiam publice proposito et ejusdem copia ibidem dimissa,
cites peremptorie quod compareat legitime coram dicto
patre, nobis, commissariisve dicti patris vel nostris pluribus
aut uno in majori ecclesia beati Petri Ebor. die Veneris
proximo ante festum beate Margarete virginis (July 18),
jus si quod sibi competit ad dictam ecclesiam de North
Feriby prosecuturus ostensurusque causam racionabilem
quare dictus dominus Willelmus Moigne ad eandem ecclesiam
juxta inquisicionem pro eo in hac parte ut videtur operantem
admitti non debeat et rector institui in eadem. Facta eciam
per te denunciacione publica et solempni in eadem ecclesia
de North Feriby quod si dictus Robertus prefatis die et
loco in forma prescripta minime comparuerit, in dicto
negocio quantum de jure fieri poterit procedetur. De
diebus vero recepcionis presencium et citacionis facte
ac quicquid feceris in premissis dictum patrem, nos com-
missariosve suos vel nostros citra diem predictum certifices

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distincte et aperte per tuas patentes litteras harum seriem
continentes. 1

[REDITUS DOMINI.]

1656. Kal. Aug. (Aug. 1), 1315. Lanum. Commission de™s nous
to the dean of Herthille to seek out and receive clerks
charged before the king’s justices at Hulle.

1657. Aug. 14, 1315. Cawode. Leave to Master Richard SSSiey.
de Staynton, rector of Over Hemelesey, to study for four
years.

1658. Aug. 18, 1315. Cawode. Mandate to the dean of fo - l6ld -
Herthille to denounce as excommunicated those who
broke into the archbishop’s park at Beverley and took

away deer (bestias) there. 2

1659. 30 die mensis Augusti, 1315. Catton’. Monicio
et inhibicio facte domino Waltero de Bedewynd’. Nos,
Willelmus, permissione etc., monemus primo, secundo et
tercio dominum Walterum de Bedewynd’, qui se gerit pro
rectore ecclesie de Catton’, quod omnes fructus tarn in
bladis quam in feno et aliis ad dictam ecclesiam pertinentibus
seu eciam proventuris, propter execuciones varias quas in
eventum per mandata regia et ex causis aliis fieri oportebit
infra mansum dicte ecclesie, reponi faciat absque fraude
sub pena excommunicacionis majoris quam in personam
ipsius Walteri si contrafecerit vel fieri mandaverit seu
promiserit, proferimus in hiis scriptis; inhibentes nichilo-
minus omnibus procuratoribus, servientibus et ministris
prefati Walteri necnon aliis quibuscumque parochianis
nostris ne predictos fructus vel aliquam partem ipsorum ad
alia loca transferant vel transferri faciant quibuscumque
causis vel coloribus exquisitis sub pena superius annotata,
quam contravenientes canonica monicione premissa in-
currere volumus ipso facto. Monemus insuper capellanum
parochialem dicte ecclesie de Catton’ quod monicionem et
inhibicionem nostras predictas die dominica proxima ante
festum beati Egidii abbatis (Aug. 31) cum duabus diebus
dominicis proximo sequentibus, necnon die nativitatis

1 Aug. 17, 1315. Cawode. Sir (ii, fo. i6id).

William called Moigne, subdeacon, 2 16 kal. Oct. (Sept. 16), 1315.
was instituted and inducted, in Harewode. A monition was issued
the person of Ralph Torny, elk., “ contra illos infringentes parcum
his proctor, on the pres, of the Beverlacensem,” and a letter
prior and brethren of the house of written to the dean of Beverley
the Lord’s Temple of Jerusalem on the same subject (ii, fo. i62d).

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beate Virginis (Sept. 8), in ecclesia parochiali predicta,
quando cleri et populi major aderit multitudo, in lingua
matema solempniter publicet et exponat sub pena prescripta,
quam nisi huic monicioni nostre paruerit in personam ejus
proferimus in hiis scriptis. In quorum omnium testimonium
presentem cedulam sigillo nostro fecimus consignari.

1660. 2 kal. Sept. (Aug. 31). Wylton. Licence to the
prior and convent of the monastery of Kirkam to sell for
five years, before separation, the fruits of the church of
Hamelake appropriated to them.

1661. Moderacio monicionis et sentencie suprascripte
de domino Waltero de Bedewynd. D. Memorandum quod
xxxj die mensis Augusti, apud Wylton’, dominus Walterus
de Bedewynd’, rector ecclesie de Catton’, accessit ad
dominum et exposuit sibi quod aliqua pars decimarum
ecclesie predicte erant ultra Derewent ita quod eas absque
maximo gravamine non possit ad suam ecclesiam facere
cariari juxta monicionem sibi factam sub pena in eadem
monicione contentu, super quo eundem dominum de sua
gracia humiliter exoravit ut sibi mitigacionem aliquam
facere dignaretur. Idem dominus hoc attendens prefato
domino Waltero concessit graciose quod ipse vel sui pro-
curatores vel ministri illas decimas ultra aquam de Dere¬
went in parochia prefate ecclesie de Catton’ existentes, si
domos ibidem non habeat in quibus illas reponere possit,
eas vendere licite possit, dictam monicionem quo ad illas
decimas relaxando; ita tamen quod omnes decime et
fructus citra aquam de Derewent in eadem parochia exis¬
tentes in solo ipsius reponantur sub pena in dicta monicione
contenta. Et super ista moderacione dominus scripsit
litteras suas capellano parochiali ecclesie de Catton’ quod
istam mitigacionem et graciam tarn prefato domino Waltero
quam parochianis faceret publicari.

1662. Remissio rectoris de Scrayngham pro vendicione
fructuum. Memorandum quod ij kal. Sept. (Aug. 31),
anno predicto, apud Wylton, dominus remisit domino
Johanni de Chaggele, rectori ecclesie de Scrayngham,
mulctam in qua mulctatus existit per officialem Ebor. pro
vendicione fructuum dicte ecclesie ante separacionem a
novem partibus per duos annos proximo preteritos. Et
super istam remissionem directe sunt littere domino Rogero
de Thornton’ receptori. Item eisdem die et loco scriptum
fuit prefato domino Rogero quod illam mulctam in qua per

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dictum officialem pro non residencia sua in ecclesia predicta
pro duobus annis mulctatus existebat, quibus annis idem
rector resedit sicut dicit, si suam residenciam coram eo
probare possit de tempore supradicte, ipsum rectorem tunc
racione non residencie nullatenus inquietet.

1663. Kal. Sept. (Sept. 1), 1315. Apud Wartriam.
Inhibicio facta priori et conventui de Wartria ne concedant
corrodia vel sustentaciones in hospitali sancti Egidii.
Priori et conventui monasterii de Wartria. Quia per con-
cessiones pensionum, corrodiorum et aliarum liberacionam
multociens invenimus domos religiosas nostre diocesis
ultra vires facultatum suarum nimium oneratas; atten-
dentesque quod bona hospitalis sancti Egidii in Beverlaco,
cujus cura et administracio ex ordinacione et concessione
predecessorum nostrorum ad nos inmediate pertinet, vix
sufficiunt ad onera supportanda pro fratribus vestris
et aliis Christi pauperibus in eodem commorantibus, et
aliis que eidem incumbunt oneribus hiis diebus; vobis in
virtute obediencie et sub pena districcionis canonice firmiter
inhibemus ne ad dictum hospitale aliquos viros vel mulieres
pro sustentacione sua quacumque in eodem habenda
decetero admittatis, seu corrodiis, liberacionibus, pensioni-
bus aut aliis quibuslibet perpetuis oneribus idem hospitale
absque nostra licencia speciali quomodolibet oneretis.
Nos enim concessiones et imposiciones hujusmodi, que
absque nostra licencia vel consensu facte fuerint in pre-
judicium hospitalis predicti, decemimus irritas et inanes,
et nichilominus concessiones hujusmodi prohibitas attempt-
antes penis canonicis subjacere nostro arbitrio moderandas.
Valete.

1664. 2 nonas Sept. (Sept. 4), 1315. Apud Beverlacum.
Supersessio xij li. pro domino Waltero de Bedewynd’ pro
non residencia et pro non comparicione in sinodis. Domino
Rogero de Thornton’, receptori nostro Ebor. certis ex
causis volumus et mandamus quatinus levacioni duodecim
librarum in quibus dominus Walterus de Bedewynd’ pro
non residencia sua in ecclesiis suis quas in nostra diocesi
tenet et non comparicione sua in sinodis apud Eboracum
celebratis mulctatus existit, usque ad medium Quadragesime
proximo future supersedeas de nostra gracia speciali.

1665. 6 idus Sept. (Sept. 8), 1315. Burton. Appoint¬
ment, at the wish of the prioress and convent of Swyne,

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of Hugh, rector of the chapel of Notell’, 1 to look after (ad
supervidendum) their temporal goods.

Same day. Burton near Beverley. Licence to the prioress
and convent of Wylberfos, to receive “ ad habitum et
religionem suam Beatricem, filiam domini Ivonis de
Etton’, pro qua domina de Percy eas rogavit.”

1666. 4 idus Sept. (Sept. 10), 1315. Lounesburgh.
Dispensation, in accordance with letters from Berengarius,
bishop of Tusculum and papal penitencer, for John de Lund,
clerk, for irregularity in having been ordained under a
forged title.

drpenbeck. 1667. Dec. 3, 1315. Cawode. Institution and induction
of William de Stapelton, acolyte, to the church of Skirpen-
beck, on the pres, of the abbot and convent of Whiteby.

1668. 10 kal. Nov. (Oct. 23), 1315. Munketon’ prope

Rypon ? . Citacio et monicio facta archidiacono Estridingie. 2
Officiali nostro Ebor. Inter cetera que nostris incumbunt
humeris ex officio pastorali, illud vigilanti studio nos
convenit precavere ne hii qui in partem nostre sollicitudinis
sunt vocati curam eisdem incumbentem deserant seu circa
ipsius execucionem necgligentes se exhibeant aut remissos.
Sane dudum archidiaconatum Estridingie nostre diocesis
jure ordinario visitantes, comperimus quod dominus Ber-
trandus de Fargis, dictum archidiaconatum et ecclesiam
parochialem de Mapelton’ dicte nostre diocesis, quibus
cura iminet animarum, de facto tenet et per multa tempora
tenuit tanquam archidiaconus atque rector, fructus, redditus
et proventus totumque emolumentum percipiens de eisdem,
qui tamen curam et officium sibi in dictis beneficiis incum-
bencia omnino deserens, eo continue in remotis agente,
exequi pretermittit tarn in ipsius quam nostri et animarum
subditorum nostrorum grave periculum et scandalum
manifestum. Cum itaque ad officium cujuslibet archidiaconi
multa onera pertineant per que idem archidiaconus tenetur
curam episcopalis solicitudinis in pluribus relevare, propter
que archidiaconus in jure non nunquam vicarius, aliquo-
ciens vero oculus episcopi appellatur, ut loco episcopi per
episcopatum prospiciens que corrigenda viderit corrigat et

1 Nuttles, formerly a rectory, tive, gave the archb. the oppor-

now in the parish of Skeckling- tunity of making an attempt to
cum-Burstwick. remove a foreigner, who had been

2 The death of pope Clement V, intruded into the archdeaconry
the archdeacon’s patron and rela- and never resided.

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265

emendet nisi adeo ardua fuerint negocia quod absque
majoris sui presencia nequeant terminari. Qui vero paro-
chialem habet ecclesiam non per vicarium set per se ipsum
illi deservire tenetur in ordine quem ipsius ecclesie cura
requirit, prout institutis canonicis expressius hec sunt
cauta. Nos actenus periculis et dispendiis que ex defectu
predicti domini Bertrandi in premissis archidiaconatu
et ecclesia evidenter et notorie iminere noscuntur, non
valentes ea, preceptis canonum et consciencia nos urgentibus,
ulterius sub dissimulacione incorrecta conniventibus oculis
tollerare, vobis committimus et mandamus, firmiter in-
jungentes quatinus moneatis et citetis seu moneri et citari
faciatis peremptorie modis et viis quibus poteritis predictum
dominum Bertrandum de Fargis, qui se pretendit archi-
diaconum et rectorem dictorum archidiaconatus et ecclesie,
quod infra sex menses a tempore monicionis et citacionis
hujusmodi publice sibi facte, quos attenta qualitate negocii
et locorum distancia pro termino preciso et peremptorio
taliter sibi duximus moderandos, personaliter compareat
et suam presenciam exhibeat in prefatis archidiaconatu
et ecclesia quorum se pretendit cur am habere, facturus
sub pena juris in eisdem residenciam personalem officiumque
sibi incumbens et curam ac regimen debite impleturus;
monicionis et citacionis hujusmodi edictum tarn in ecclesia
nostra beati Petri Ebor. quam in dicta ecclesia de Mapelton’
et ceteris ecclesiis parochialibus archidiaconatus predicti
solempniter proponentes et copiam ejusdem citacionis
penes procuratores et amicos ejusdem, si quos dimiserit,
alioquin super majora altaria dictarum ecclesiarum dimitti
publice facientes, ita quod ignoranciam citacionis hujus¬
modi racionabiliter pretendere non valeat sive juste. De
diebus vero recepcionis presencium et monicionis ac cita¬
cionis ut premittitur factarum et qualiter hoc nostrum
mandatum fueritis executi nobis distincte et aperte constare
faciatis citra festum apostolorum Philippi et Jacobi (May 1)
per vestras patentes litteras que harum seriem representent.
Valete.

Nov. 3, 1315. Cawode. Commission to Master John de li >
Wodehous, commissary-general of the official of York,
to visit the clergy and people of the parish church of Mapel¬
ton, asserted to be annexed to the archdeaconry of the
East Riding.

1669. Nov. 18, 1315. Cawode. Licence to the prior

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and convent of Bridelington at the prayer ( supplicacionibus)
of Master Robert de Rypplingham, chancellor of the church
of York, to receive Thomas de Levenyng as a lay conversus,
“ sicut ad hoc vester prebitus unanimis consensus si hoc ad
monasterii vestri utilitatem cedere valeat.” Also to grant
an annual pension of 40s. to Thomas le Conestable, nephew
of Sir Robert le Conestable, rector of Foston, “ pro bono
pacis et concordie inter dictos religiosos et rectorem refor-
mande.”

1670. 15 kal. Dec. (Nov. 17), 1315. Cawode. Penitencia
Roberti de Bentele et aliorum pro parco Beverlaci. Domino
Willelmo de Langetoft’, penitenciario nostra in ecclesia
Ebor. Quia Roberto, domino de Bentele, 1 coram nobis
personaliter constituto, pro transgressione et injuria nobis
et ecclesie nostre Beverl’ per eundem in parco nostro de
Beverlaco illatis, ipsum parcum contra nostram voluntatem
et custodum nostrorum ad custodiam ejusdem per nos
.deputatorum ausu nephario pluries ingrediendo, fugando
in eodem et feras nostras interficiendo, capiendo eciam et
asportando, prout coram nobis judicialiter est confessus,
penitenciam injunximus infrascriptamvidelicet quod die
dominica in festo beati dementis pape (Nov. 23), a principio
magne misse in ecclesia beati Petri Ebor. coram magno
altari stet absque capucio et teneat unum cereum trium
librarum accensum in manu sua usque post lectum evangelium
et ilium tempore oblacionis offerat presbitero missam cele-
branti, et tunc statim presentibus pluribus ipsius ecclesie
vicariis, presbiteris et aliis ministris tarn clericis quam
laicis, adhibito ad hoc notario publico, super majus altare
dicte ecclesie ad sancta Dei evangelia juramentum prestet
corporale quod nunquam decetero ingredietur parcum
Beverl’ vel alium quemcumque parcum nostrum nostro
aut successorum nostrorum tempore contra nostram vel
ipsorum aut custodum parcorum predictorum voluntatem
ad capiendum feras in eisdem seu causa alterius mali
cujuslibet perpetrandi. Item injunximus eidem Roberto
quod dicta die dominica det et solvat quatuor libras ster-
lingorum de pecunia sua ad fabricam ecclesie memorate,
recepta littera custodis dicte fabrice de solucione pecunie
antedicte et eciam littera testimoniali de premissis omnibus
tunc presidentis in ecclesia supradicta. Ceterum quia

1 Bentley (par. Rowley), two miles south-west of Beverley.

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Thomas Page famulus dicte Roberti, Ricardus Mewe dictus
carpentarius, cocus ejusdem Roberti, Petrus filius Roberti
clerici de Patrington, custodis bosci de Bentele, et Robertus
Belle, carpentarius dicti domini de Bentele, per confessiones
suas spontaneas coram nobis in judicio factas, de trans-
gressionibus et injuriis consimilibus in parco nostro predicto
nobis et ecclesie nostre illatis sepius per eosdem, culpabiles
sunt reperti, ipsius et eorum cuilibet penitenciam injunxi-
mus infrascriptam; videlicet quod ipsi et quilibet eorundem
die dominica supradicta in ipsa ecclesia stet et stent cum
ipso Roberto ab inicio dicte misse sine capucio sive super¬
tunica, zona, sotularibus et calceamentis depositis, cum
una candela dimidie libre cere usque post dictum evangelium
in manu sua, tunc illam candelam offerat et offerant capel-
lano missam celebranti et de dampno in parco nostro predicto
aut alio quocumque parco nostro ad nos vel successores
nostros pertinente decetero nullatenus inferendo consimile
juramentum quod per prefatum Robertum est prestandum
faciant et faciat unusquisque, dictaque missa completa et
finita prefati Thomas, Ricardus, Petrus et Robertus Belle,
ac eorum quilibet a vobis coram populo unam recipiat
disciplinam. Vobis mandamus quatinus prefatos supra-
nominatos dictis die et loco ad hujusmodi penitenciam
peragendam benignius admittatis causamque penitencie
eis et eorum cuilibet in hac parte injuncte assistente populi
multitudine in ipsa ecclesia in lingua matema publice ex-
ponatis. Qualiter autem hoc nostrum mandatum fueritis
executi et quid actum fuerit in premissis nobis citra festum
sancte Katerine virginis (Nov. 25) distincte et aperte con-
stare faciatis per vestras patentes litteras harum seriem
continentes. Valete.

Similar notice to Sir John de Rysingdon, auditor of the n > fo - l6 3 d -
chapter of Beverley, that similar penances were to be done
in the church of Beverley on Sunday, the feast of St. Andrew
the apostle (Nov. 30). Also to the penitencer of York and
Sir John de Rysingdon about Geoffrey de Acclum and John
son of the reeve (prepositus) of Bentele, the only difference
being that Geoffrey was to pay 20s. and hold a two-pound
candle at York, and at Beverley pay to the preaching
friars 10s., and to the friars minor 10s. John to do as the
others abovenamed.

7 idus Dec. (Dec. 7), 1315. Cawode. Bonds from Robert,

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lord of Bentele, in 40 li., and Geoffrey de Acclum in 10 li.,
to the archb., never to go into the park at Beverley to hunt.
Blank.

1671. The following dispensations “ super defectu natal-
ium ” occur in this archdeaconry : 19 (sic) kal. Oct., 1306.
Cawode. Robert de Etton (i, fo. I92d). 4 nonas Sept.

(Sept. 2), 1307. Burton. Thomas de Harpam, elk., and
Henry de Ryston, elk. {ibid.). 16 kal. Junii (May 17), 1307.
Burton. Lambert de Muston, acolyte. Letter from Peter,
bishop of Sabina (i, fo. 193d). 6 kal. Aug. (July 27), 1307.
Lanum. John, “ natus Margerie dicte Core (? Gore) of
Newsum, elk. (i, fo. 194). 3 nonas Oct. (Oct. 5), 1307.

Schelford. Simon de Brustwyke, deacon. Letters from
Peter, bishop of Sabina, apostolic nuncio (i, fo. I94d).

16 kal. Maii (April 16), 1308. Wilton. John de Barkeldale,
acolyte (i, fo. 196). 2 nonas Junii (June 4), 1308. Burton
by Beverley. Hugh de Rosse, elk. (i, fo. 197). 2 idus Junii
(June 12), 1308. Preston in Holdemesse. John “ dictus
Anselmi ” of Tesedale (i, fo. I97d). July 3, 1308. Clocton.
Adam de Roston and Simon Sage of Scardeburgh (i, fo. 201).
5 idus Dec. (Dec. 9), 1308. Cawode. John de Rosse, elk.,
in accordance with letters from Peter, bishop of Sabina
(i, fo. 205d). 8 idus Marcii (March 8), 1308-9. Burton by
Beverley. William and Richard de Brun (i, fo. 2o6d).

17 kal. Junii (May 16), 1310. York. Nicholas Roberti
de Cotum (i, fo. 213d). No day, 1310. Wylton. John de
Brunneby, elk. (i, fo. 220). 17 kal. Oct. (Sept. 15), 13x0.
Wetewang. John le limnour of Beverley, under papal
letters (i, fo. 222d). 18 kal. Sept. (Aug. 15), 1312. Cawode.
John de Wresele, acolyte, “ de presbitero genitus et soluta ”
(ii, fo. I4id). 2 kal. Sept. (Aug. 31), 1312. Beverley.
Richard Aylward of Beverley, clerk {ibid.). Idibus Junii
(June 13), 1314. Burton by Beverley. John de Swyna.
Letters from Arnald, cardinal priest of St. Prisca, apostolic
nuncio (ii, fo. I48d). 3 kal. Oct. (Sept. 29), 1315. Munketon
b^ Ripon. Master Roger de Lund. Minor orders with power
to / take a benefice (ii, fo. i62d).

INDEX

[Refe

ents.]

1366

e Gylry

Abrini, Arnald, 1508
Acclum, Geoffrey, 1670

-, see East Acklam

Acklam, see West Acklam
Ackton, see Aughton
Acomb, Akum, grange of, 1166
Acre, Richard, rector of Routh, 1412
Adam, vicar of Clareborough, 1556
Agen (Lot-et-Garonne), bishop of,
1457

Aghton, see Aughton
Akum, see Acomb
Albemarlia, see Aumale
Aldborough, Veteri Burgo (de),
Robert, prior of Kirkham, xxvii,
I533A, 1563

Aldbrough, Aldburgh in Holderness,
church of, 144cm; vicar of, see
Grymeston, John

-, see St German

Aldeburgh, Richard,

Allerston, Alvestan, :

Allerthorpe, xiii
Allertonshire, wapentake of, xi, xii
Alne, church of, xii
Alta Ripa (de), see Dawtrey
Alverthorpe, Alice, prioress of
Thicket, xxxv, 1491

; -, Hamon, vicar of Sutton-on-

the-Forest, 1309/!, 1320, 1331, 1355
Alvestan, see Allerston
Ampelford, Margaret, nun of Arden,
1346

Ampleforth, prebend of, xii
Ancient Deeds, 1426m
Andree, Vincent, 1508
Andrew, vicar of Sheriff Hutton, sec
Grymeston

Anelagby, Anelaghby, see Anlaghby
Angeli, Peter, 1457
Angers (Maine-et-Loire), scholasticus
of, see Venator

Anlaghby, Anelagby, Anelaghby,
Ralph, 1360

-, —, ——, Richard, bailiff of

Beverley, 1522

Apelgarth, Sabina, nun of Moxby,
xxxiv, 1286

Apelton, see Appleton, Nunappleton
Appelby, Robert, rector of North
Ferriby, 1655

Appleton-Ie-Moors, Apelton in Holde-
lithe, 1409K

Appleton-le-Street, Apelton in
Rydale, parish of, 1, 1195; church¬
yard of, xlix, 1228; rector of, see
Sauthorp, Wodeford
Appleton Wiske, Apelton super
Wyske, 1184

-, church of, xviii, 1174

Aran (Arenensis), archdeacon of, in
church of Comminges, 1508
Archebald, see Erchebaud
Arden, Erden, priory, xviii, xxi,
xxviii-xxix, xxxiii, 1154K, 1371;
prioress and convent of, 1153,
1256, 1346; prioress of, see Colton;
nuns of, see Ampelford, Holme,
Punchardon, Speton; conversus of,
see Dent

Arderne, Erdene, John, rector of
Etton, xlviii, 1493, 1581

Arnald, cardinal of Santa Prisca,
nuncio apostolic, 1593, 1671

-, Robert, son of Robert, see

Dalton

Arnaldi, William, sacrist of Bor¬
deaux, T457

Arnold, Arnhale (parish of Swine),

--,-(Notts.), 1466M

Arthington priory, nun of, see
Berghby

Assize Roll, 1385K
Aton, Sir Gilbert, 1477
Atwick, Attyngwyke, church of, 1509
Aughton, Ackton, Aghton, rector of,
see Bedewynd, Gentilis, Turkilleby
Augustini, Peter, 1508
Aukeland, Stephen, cam
borough, xxiii, 1294
Aula (de), William, son of Hugh,
1185

Aumale (Seine-Inf.), Albemarlia,
abbey of St Martin, 1617K; abbot

1 of Guis-

INDEX

27O

and convent of, vicar-general of,
see Mouffures, Ralph; abbot of,

-, -, count of, see William

Avenel, Denis, canon of Beverley,
xxi, 1371
Avignon, xxiii

Aylward, Richard, of Beverley, 1671
Aymundirby, William, 1384

B

Baa, Beatrice, relict of Robert le
Bakester, 1332
Baggeby, Robert, 1342
Bainton, Baynton, manor of, li,
1526; rector of, see Mauley
Bakester (le), Robert, of Stillington,
1332, and see Baa
Baldock, Robert, bishop of London,
1 5 ° 3 n

Bannockburn, battle of, xx
Bard, John, canon of Bridlington,
1645, 1648

-, -, of Osgodby, 1, 1445

Bardney (Lines.), Bardeneye, abbey,
xlii; abbot and convent of, 1571,
1588

Barkeldale, John, 1671
Barkston Ash, wapentake of, xi
Barlings (Lines.), Barling, abbey of,
1475; abbot of, xlix
Barmby Moor, xiii
Barmston, Berneston, rector pf, see
Routh

Baron, Baroun, John, rector of
Thorpe Basset, 1654

—■—, -, Thomas, rector of Kirk-

ella, 1395, 1420

Bartholomei, John, of Catton, rector
of Dunnington, 1280
Bartholomew, warden of the church
of Scarborough, 1589
Barton, Alice, prioress of Moxby,
\ xxxiv, 1263

—, Hawise, nun of Wilberfoss, 1514

-, John, rector of Nunnington,

1193

-, Sir John, Lucy, wife of, xlix,

1302

Barton-on-Humber (Lines.), 1522 n;

vicar of, see Hasthorp, Henneye
Basedale, Baysdale, Bazedale, priory,
xviii, xxi, xxii, xxix-xxx, xxxiii,
1164, 1166, 1180, 1210, 1218,

X233, 1371, 1381, 1382; prioress
and convent of, 1382; prioress of.

1164, 1166, and see Percy; nuns of,
see Langetoft, Percy, Thormodby
Basingham, William, canon of Brid¬
lington, 1646

Bath and Wells, diocese of, 1615M
Baxby, Bexeby, manor of, 1, 1205
Baynbrigge, Branbrigge, canon of
Guisborough, 1361, 1369
Baynton, see Bainton
Baysdale, see Basedale
Bazas (Gironde), Vasatum, church of,
see Bezaume
Bazedale, see Basedale
Beaumont, Bello Monte (de), Isabel,

-,-, Roger, vicar of Stainton,

1304

Beauvais (Oise), diocese of, 1508;

archdeacon of, see Fargis
Bebiry, Walter, xix, 1203

-, William, dean of Ripon, xviii,

1303, 1443, 1472M
Becard, Sir Peter, 1385K
Beckingham, Bekingham, Bekyng-
ham, 1555; and see Hathcarl

-, -, Cecily, 1531

Bedewynd, Bedewyn, Bedewynde,
Walter, treasurer of York, canon
of Howden and rector of Aughton,
Catton and Thorganby, 1277, 1385,
1517, 1659, 1661, 1664
Beeford, Beford, church of, 1509
Beghom, Maud, 1463
Beilby, xiii

Bekingham, Bekyngham, see Beck¬
ingham

Bella Landa, see Byland
Bellard, Coluthus, merchant of Lucca,
1251

Bellardi, company of, of Lucca,
1251; and see Kyatri
Belle, Robert, carpenter of the lord
of Bentley, 1670

Benestede, John, rector of Foxholes,
1211, 1459

Benningholm, Clemence, wife of
John, 1434

Bentley, Bentele (in Rowley), lord
of, see Robert; servants of, see
Belle, Mewe, Page, Peter

-, Sir Richard, 138571

Bereford, William, 1284
Berengar, bishop of Beziers, cardinal
of SS. Nereo ed Achilleo, papal
penitencer, see Fredol
Bergh, Richard, rector of Normanby,

1365

INDEX

Bergh, William, rector of Thornton
Dale, 1352, 1583

Berghby, Isabel, nun of Arthington,
xxxv, 1289

Bergh thorp, see Burythorpe
Berlay, Sir Robert, 1385m
Bernard, Robert, 1465
Berneston, see Barmston
Berwick-on-Tweed, xxxiii, 1266
Besewyke, see Beswick
Beston, Robert, 1402
Beswick, Besewyke, 1, 1432
Beucol, William, 1430
Beverley, xvii, xxxvii, xl, 1151m,
1265m, 1274, 1286m, 1397, 1423m,
1522, 1538, 1540, 1548, 1553,

1560, 1577, 1578, 1664, 1670m

-, church of St John, xiii, 1307,

1434, 1522, 1538, 1560, 1670;

chapter of, auditor of causes of,
1538, and see Rysingdon; provost
of, see Hugate; canons of, see
Avenel, Carleton, Emery, Estdene;
prebendary of St Mary's altar in,
see Emery; chancellor of, 1553;
precentor of, see Insula; sacrist of,
see Notingham; vicar of, see
Humbelton; Chapter Act Book,
1360m, 1522m

--, church of St Mary, groom of

-, dean of, 1385m, 1426, 1433,

i486, 1513, 1522, 1658m; and see

--, friars minor and preachers of,

1670

.-, hospital of St Giles, xxviii, 1663

-, house of canons of Warter at,

1499

——, manor of, 1522, 1536; bailiff
of, xxxvii, 1401; and see Anlaghby,
Bluntesdon

-, park of, xlviii, 1522, 1538,

1560, 1658, 1670
——, provostry of, xiii

-, Avice, nun of Nunkeeling,

prioress of Nunbumholme, xxxvi,
1391, 1530

-, Henry, 1393m

-, John, 1527

-, Beverlaco (de), Gervase, rector

of Sancton, 1606

-, -, Philip, rector of Key-

ingham, 1390

-, -, William, canon of How-

den, archbishop's household clerk,
xviii, xix, xx, xxi, xl, 1153, H55,
1193. 1219,. 1371. I396», 1434.

27I

1508, 1514, 1523, 1533A, 1604,
1614, 1648

Beverley, see Aylward, Clay, Cokerel,
Fairfax, Groman, Limnour, Mercer,
Rolleston, Staynton
Bexeby, William, 1, 1205
-, see Baxby

Bezaume (Vesalmensis), archdeaconry
of, in church of Bazas, 1508
Beziers (Herault), Biterrae, bishop
of, see Frfdol

Bigot, Bygod, Bygot, John, rector of
Cottingham, 1513-1515, 1522, 1560

-,-,-, —rector of Set-

trington, 1271

of Stocton, 1550, 1554

-, -, -, Maud, nun of

Keldholme, 1198, 1224
Bilson, Dr John, 1522m
Bilton, Peter, vicar of Skipsea, 1442
Bingham, Robert, son of Ralph, 1529
Birdforth, wapentake of, xi, xii
Birdsall, Briddesale, Briddessale,
church of, 1485, 1543m
Birkin, Birkyn, 1231, 1245
Birstall, Bristall, chapel of, 1440m;

prior of, see Mouffures
Birton-on-Trent, see Burton Joyce
Bishop Burton, Burton juxta Bever-
lacum, 1146m, 1164m, 1170, 1175,
1189m, 1224, 1225, 1233, 1234,
1245, 1246, 1247m, 1257m, 1272-4,
i295- I 3 °°. i 3 i 9. 132°. i33°«.

1336-8, 1342, 1365, 1390m, 1393m,
1396m, 1400, 1407m, 1423m, 1431-3,
1472m, 1473-5, 1477, I47 8 , 1480,
1481, 1485, i486, 1497, 1523,

1535-7, 1539, I54i. 1559, 1574-6,
1579, 1604, 1607, 1610, 1614,

1624-7, i 6 54, 1655, 1665, 1671
Bishop Monkton, Munketon, Munke-
ton by Rypon, 1151m, 1152A,

1192, 1194, 1257, 1287m, 1288,

1308, 1324, 1325, 1365m, 1372-6,
1460m, 1539m, I54 2 - I 543> 1564,
1611, 1668, 1671

Bishopthorpe, Thorp, Thorpe by
York, xxi, 1151m, 1160, 1206,

1248, 1250-52, 1276, 1279, 1280,
1322, 1384, 1385m, 1437m, 1504-06,
1527, 1547, 1606, 1608
Bishop Wilton, Wilton, Wylton,
xiv, xvii, 1153, 1154, 1159, 1168,
1169, 1172, 1189, 1215, 1216,

1218-23, 1224m, 1233, 1245m,

1246A, 1247m, 1249, 1259, 1267m,

1269m, 1277, 1280m, 1300m, 1301,

272

INDEX

■ 1302,

1320, 1321, 1335, 1368,

I3B0W, 1393x4, 1396, 1401, 1402,
1403x4, 1410, 1415x4, 1418x4, 1421,
1424-7, 1469-72, 1482, 1484, 1493,
1498, 1505, 1516, 1534. i543».
1544, 1545, 1573, 1580, 1581,

1604, 1607, 1638x4, 1660-2, 1671
Biterrae, see Beziers
Bitterrensis, see Beziers
Blaby, Thomas, rector of South
Otterington, sequestrator in arch¬
deaconry of Cleveland, xv, xix,
1148A, 1203, 1257
Blida, see Blyth

Bluntesdon, Robert, archbishop’s
household clerk, bailiff of Bever¬
ley, rector of Burton Joyce and
Skirpenbeck, and prebendary in
Wilton abbey, 1291, 1314x4, 1533A,

1536. 1567

Blyth (Notts.), Blida, 1x98, 1412
Bolehals, see Bulhals
Bolington, William, rector of North
Ferriby, dean of Harthill, xvi,

Boltby, Bolteby, xliv, 1342; chap¬
lain of, 1342

Bolton, Boulton, Sir Robert, 1522

—-—,-, William, rector of Kirkby

Misperton, 1214, 1272, 1564

——, -prior of, 1553

I Bonye, university of, 1544x4
Booth, Robert, 1564
Bootle (Cumb.), Botyl, parish of,
1584x4; rector of, see Insula
Boox, John, burgess of Hull, xlim,
1 . 1477

Bordeaux (Gironde), diocese of, 1508;
cathedral church, canon of, see
Fargis; sacrist of, see Amaldi
Bordesden, John, 1, 1200
Boroughbridge, Ponteburgi (de), Gil¬
bert, canon of Nostell, 1392

-. --, John, 1392

Bossale, Richard, son of William,
rector of Bossall, xlvii, xlviii,
1162, 1226, 1258, 1309

-,-, rector of Normanby, 1309

Bossall, Bossale, Bossalle, rector of,
see Bossale, Stapelton; rector and
vicar of, xlv, 1357, 1359; vicar of,
see Braham
Botel, see Buittle

Botelsford, John, keeper of the
fabric of York minster, xlix, 1292
Botyl, see Bootle
Boulay, see Rowley
Boulton, see Bolton

Bounewyk, Robert, 1552
Bourges (Cher.), diocese of, 1508
Boynton, Bovyngton, church of.
1509; vicar of, see Burton

-, Edmund, 1522

-, John, son of Sir Robert, 1573

-, Sir Robert, 1522

-, Walter, 1522

-, Boyngton, John, 1 , 1513-15,

1522, 1560

--, William, rector of Lockington,

1582

-, see Poyngton

Brafferton, 1333, 1562; rector of,
see Clere; vicar of, see Ledes,
Soureby; vicarage of, xliii, xliv,
1279

Braham, Bram, Robert, vicar of
Bossall, 1285, 1370
Bramham, 1392; prebend of, xiv
Brampton, Margery, nun of Wilber-
foss, 1514

-, William, 1457

Branbrigge, see Baynbrigge
Brandesburton, xiii, 1; lady of, see
St Quintin; rector of, see Noting-

Brandon, Adam, 1258
Brandsby, Brandesby, 1332; rector
of, see Ryvere
Brekeordre, William, 1342
Brian, son of Alan, Sir, Margery,
sister of, li, 1526

Brid, Robert, of Pockthorpe, 1393x4
Briddesale, see Birdsall
Bridlington, Bridelington, Bridelyng-
ton, 1443, 1648; church of, xlii,
1508, 1597, 1646; priory, xviii.

1183,

-. .. 1453 .

1590, 1597. 1604, 1635, 1648;

prior and convent of, 1244, 1400,
1449, 1470, 1509, 1519, 1529,

1539. 1541. 1576, 1594. 1613,

1618, 1635, 1646, 1652, 1669;

prior of, 1489, 1620, and see

Burton, Geoffrey, Gerard, Wyr-
thorp; sub-prior and convent of,
1636, 1639, 1641, 1646; sub-prior
of, see Middelton; canons of, see
Bard, Basingham, Burton, Con¬
stable, Cotum, Hoby, Thorn, York;
Chartulary, 1509

Brinkburn (Northumb.), Wynkeburn
priory, canon of, see Horsley
Brisebank, see North Ferriby
Bristall, see Birstall
Broghton, see Broughton

INDEX

Brompton, Brumpton, in Pickering
Lythe, 1195

- on Swale, 1259

Bronne, see Kirkburn
Broth, Robert, keeper of gaol at
Scarborough, 1566
Brotherton, 1584
Brotton, chapel of, 1240
Broughton, Broghton, chapel of,

Brumpton, see Brompton
Brun, William and Richard, 1671
Bruneby, see Burnby
Brunhum, see Nunburnholme
Brunne, see Kirkburn

-, Robert, monk of Selby, 1378

Brunneby, John, 1671
Brunnum, see Nunburnholme
Brus, family of, 1575*1

-, Peter, of Skelton, i57on

-,-, Lucy, sister of, wife of

Robert Thweng, 1570*2
Brustwyke, Simon, 1671
Bubwith, Bubwyth, parish of, 1501*2,
and see Spaldington; church of,
1496; rector of, see Osgodby
Buckrose, Buccros, Buccrosse, dean-

1408, 1422, 1431, 1439, 1604,

I 1609A, 1610, 1644, 1645; dean of,
1421, 1422, 1430, 1631, 1654
Bugthorpe, prebend of, xii, xiv;

prebendary of, see Mauley
Buittle (Kirkcudbright), Botel, rector
of, see Jarum
Bukkeshou, 1499

Bukstanes, Bukkestanes, William,
archbishop’s household clerk, rector
of Warmington, xx, xxi, 1338,
I 379**i 1380, 1381

Bulhals, Bolehals, Henry, chaplain
at Osgodby, 1447

Bulmer, Bulmere, church of, xlvi,
xlix, 1278, 1376; rector of, see
Langeton

-, -, deanery of, xi, xii, xix,

xx, xxi, xlii, 1174, 1181, 1197,
1203, 1333; dean of, 1189, 1196,
1258, 1303, 1373, 1376

-, -, Sir John, 1152

-,-, Sir Ralph, 1, 1152, 1278,

1537

-, -, -, Theophania, wife

of, 1, 1152; and see Morwick

-, wapentake of, xi

-, William, canon of Marton,

-, see Pyndere

273

Bulmershire and Ryedale, bailiff of,
see Eston, Geoffrey
Bunde, Maud, of Stillington, 1329
Burdale, 1549*2

Burghle, Walter, rector of Welbury,
xlvi, 1241, 1299
Burnby, Bruneby, I528«

Burnel, Nicholas or John, of Wyn-
desores, rector of Over Helmsley,
1261

Burshill, 1500*2

Burton juxta Beverlacum, see Bishop
Burton

-Agnes, Anneys, li; church of,

xlii; vicar of, see William

- Fleming, Flemyng, chapel of,

xlix, 1505

- Joyce (Notts.), Birton-on-

Trent, rector of, see Bluntesdon

- Pidsea, Pidse, church of, xiv,

1490*2; and see Yokedogge
——, Gerard, prior of Bridlington,
xxv, xxvi, 1636, 1646

-, Robert, vicar of Boynton,

1157, 1400 ^

-, Simon, canon of Bridlington,

xxv, xxvi, 1539, 1646, 1648, 1652
Burythorpe, Berghthorp, church of,
1543

Buttercrambe, Buttercramb, Butter-
cromb, see Horn

-, William, son of Sibil of, 1258;

John, servant of, 1258
Bygod, Bygot, see Bigot
Byland, Bella Landa, abbey, xix,
xxii, xii; abbot and convent of,
1176, 1600; abbot of, li, 1347;
monks and convey si of, 1347
Byrkebayn, Robert, 1631

C

Calaria (de), Adam, 1648
Caldebek, Caldebeck, Geoflrey, canon
of Guisborough, 1183, 1449, H94
Calendar of Papal Letters, 1293*2,
1436*2, 1475*2, i 5°8 m, 1512". I 5I7 M *
1567, 1615*2

Calendar of Patent Rolls, 1223 n,
1266*2, 1275*2, 1296*2, 1308*2, 1319*2,
1373**, 1480*2, 1493*2, 1548*2, 1654*2
Calneton, Nicholas, archbishop’s
clerk, 1218, 1219, 1471, 1485,
1508, 1533A

Cambridge, Cantebrigia, xxvii, 1452
Candida Casa, see Whithorn

274

INDEX

Cantebrigia, see Cambridge
Canterbury, archbishop of, 1542a
Carcassonne (Aude), diocese of, 1508
Cardinal, the white, 1542a
Cardinals, see Arnald, Berengar, Peter
Carham (Northumb.), xxvi, xxvii,
1427, 1452, 147m, 1550
Carleton, Henry, 1194

-, -, canon of Beverley,

xvii, 1391

Carliolo (de), Adam, canon of Hex¬
ham, 1586

Carlisle (Cumb.), 1409; diocese of,
1266a, 1275a; bishop of, see Halton
Carlton in Lindrick, Lindrik (Notts ),

1589

Carnaby, Kemetby, Kerneteby, xviii,
xix; church of, 1428, 1509; vicar
of, see Groman
Carpenter, see Mewe
Cartere (le), John, 1566
Cartewright (le), Joan, daughter of
Walter, 1329

Cashel, canon of, see Hothum
Castelford, John, 1544a
Castello (de), Robert, 1566
Castro Novo (de), Castellus, 1508
Catefeld, William, rector of Thorpe
Basset, 1480, 1654a
Cattewyk, see Catwick
Catton, 1659; church of, 1659, 1661;
rector of, see Bedewynd; parish
chaplain of, 1659, 1661

-, see Bartholomei

Catwick, Cattewyk, rector of, see
Pontefract

Cave, Geoffrey, rector of North Cave,

1548

--, Peter, rector of Sessay, 1245

-, Richard, 1245

Cawode, Elizabeth, daughter of
David, xxxviii, 1274

-, Thomas, vicar of Feliskirk,

1336, 1353»

Cawood, Cawod, xvi, xxi, 1146-1150,
1151a, 1152a, 1155-1158, 1167a,
1172a, 1183a, 1196, 1198, 1200,
1201, I202A, 1203-1205,I207-I214,
1226, 1230, 1231a, 1233, 1234a,
I236, 1238, I240, I24I, 1243,

1247, 1253-1256, I26la, 1262,

1264-1270, 1287a, 1290, 1291,

1293, 1294, 1297a, 1299a, 1303-
I3°5. 1309", 1315“. 1316-1318,
1320, 1323, 1326-1332, 1339-1341.

1343-1346, 1348-1353, 1355-1359,
1377-1384, I385W, 1386-1388,

1393a, 1394, i4°3. I 4°4> 1406-
1408, 1418, 1420a, 1423, 1426a,
1436a, 1452, 1454-1468, 1488,

1491, 1494, 1500-1502, 1507, 1509,
1510, 1514, 1533, 1544", I 545«,
1546, i55i«, 1565-1572, 1582,

1596-1600, 1602, 1607, 1613-1617,
1628-1642, 1644, 1645, 1657, 1658,
1667, 1669-1671

-, see Thomas

Cayngham, see Keyingham
Cayton, parish- of, 1, 1445a, and see
Osgodby

Cayville, Isolde, nun of Wilberfoss,

1514

Cessay, see Sessay
Cesterfeld, Adam' O.P., 1220
Cesterhunt, see Cheshunt
Cestria (de), Richard, 1508, 1523,
I533A

Chaggele, Chaggeley, see Jaggelay
Chalon-sur-Saone (Saone-et-Loire),
diocese of, 1405

Chauncy, Margaret, nun of Wilber¬
foss, 1514

Cherry Burton, North Burton, xiii, J,
1478; rector of, see Ruddeby
Cheshunt (Herts.), Cesterhunt, 1393a
Chester, St John’s, canon of, see
Hothum

Chichester (Sussex), Cicestria, see
Conyer; canon of, see Vemone
Chronica Monasterii de Melsa, 1482a,
1500a

Cicestria, see Chichester

- (de), Richard, 1457

Cisterne, Robert, 1319a
CIteaux, xli, 1405; abbot and con¬
vent of, 1589; proctor of, see
James, Portu (de); abbot of, 1542,
and see Henry; monk of, see John
Clarborough (Notts.), Clareburgh,
vicar of, see Adam
Clarisvallibus (de), Simon, rector of
Lythe, xlviii, 1155
Clauworth, see Clayworth
Clay, Cley (de le, del, dil), Hugh, of
Beverley, i486

-, Richard, vicar of Lastingham,

xxxii, xxxvi, 1220, 1247, 1295,
1337. 1377

-, William, rector of Thwing, 1557

Clayworth (Notts.), Clauworth, 1496
Clement V, pope, xv, 1149, 1168,
1314, 1436a, 1457. 1508, 1512,
1527, 1567, 1647a, 1668a

INDEX

275

1374

Cleveland, Cliveland, Clivelandia,
Clyveland, Clyvelandia, archdea¬
conry of, xi-xiii, xvii, xviii, xix,
xx, xxii, xxviii, xxxix, xl, xlviii,
I 1192, 1195. 1357. 1382, 1403, 1461;
sequestrator in, 121m, 1238, and
see Blaby, Darreyns, Grymeston,
Lanum, Scorreby; archdeacon of,
1195, 1221, 1224, 1238, 1373, 1513,
and see Flisco, Mauley; official of,

1184, 1188, 1

1236,

H34

1191

I 1238, 1241, 1254

f J 3°3. 1349, 1354. 1373, and see

Neuwerk

I --, deanery of, xi, xii, xviii, xli,

I xlii, 1174, 1203, 1382; dean of,

1238, 1303, 1373 4 '

Cley, see Clay

Cliff, Clyff, Richard, rector of Nun-
bumholme, xvii, 1391, 1447
Clifford, Thomas, 1393M
Clifton, Clyfton, 1393

, Richard, notary public, 1152,

-, rector of Hutton Bushell,

Cliveland, Clivelandia, see Cleveland
Clocton, see Cloughton
Clottes (del), Stephen, see Jarum
Cloughton, Clocton, 1671
Clyff, see Cliff
Clyfton, see Clifton
Clyve, John, 1160
Clyveland, Clyvelandia, see Cleveland
Cock, John, of Ravenser, 1544W
Cockermouth (Cumb.), 1223 n; liberty
of, 1223H

Cokerel, Joan, of Beverley, 1493
Cokewald, see Coxwold

I -, Humphrey, canon of Kirkham,

1427, 1471

Coldon, chapel of, rector of, see
Holem, Stephen

Colevile, Agnes, daughter of Sir
William, xxxviii, 1625
Collum, see Cowlam

-, Lucy, nun of Wilberfoss, 1514

-, Walter, canon of Kirkham,

I533A

Colsterworth (Lines.), 1290
Colton, Beatrice, prioress of .Arden,
xxix, 1346

Colyer, Walter, of Kirkeby, 1192

Comminges (Haute-Garonne), Con-
venae, church of, see Aran
Conan, son of Henry, 1163 n; see
Parnell

Constable, Conestable, Cunstable (le),
Robert, rector of Foston, xlvii,
1598, 1669; Thomas, nephew of,
1669

-, Simon, canon of Bridlington,

xxiii, xxv, 1244, 1444, 1489, 1539,
1618, 1653

-, Sir William, li, 1640

-, William, 1385

Convenae, see Comminges
Conyers, Conyer (le), Petronilla, see
Parnell

-, Thomas, of Chichester, rector

of Lowthorpe, xx, xxi, 1382, 1568,

Cooling, William, 1316M
Corbridge, Thomas, archbishop of
York, 1407

Corbrigge, Corbrig, Robert, rector of
Roos, 1460

Cordewen, Robert, keeper of gaol
at Scarborough, 1566
Core, Margery, see John
Cornwall, Cornubia, earl of, 1538,
and see Gavaston

Cotes (Northants.), 1538, and see
Sutherne

Cottingham, Cotingham, Cotyngham,
manor of, 1522; lord of, 1513;
parker of, see John, Walter; reeve
of, see Hugh

-, -, -, church of, 1522;

rector of, 1418, 1553, and see
Bigot, Hothum

-, Robert, rector of Easington

(E.R.), xlvii, 1393M

-, see Drury, Ferour

Cotum, Alan, rector of Heysham,
dean of Beverley, official of arch¬
deacon of East Riding, xvi, xx,
1307, 1388, 1402, 1508, 1532,

1540, 1579, 1587, 1590, 1614

-, John, and wife, 1453

-, Stephen, 1545

-, Thomas, canon of Bridlington,

-, see Nicholas

Coupland, Coupeland, 1584
Cowesby, Couseby, chapel of, xii,
1340

Cowlam, Collum, rector of, see
Grymeston

Coxwold, Cokewald, church of, xliii,
parish of, 1, 1205

INDEX

276

Crambe, Crambum, church of, 1543
Crathorne, church of, 1240; rector of,
see KeUesey

Craucumbe, Craucum, Crowcombe,
John, archdeacon of East Riding,
canon of York, and vicar-general,
xv, xvi, 1389, 1402, 1457W

-, John, jun., rector of Kirby

Underdale and Roxby, 1436
Crauncewyke, Robert, 1433
Craven, deanery of, xviii

Craystoke, Richard, 1384
Creton, Robert, 1270; Alice, wife of,
1270

Crobbe, Adam, 1648
Croft, rector of, see Jafford

-, Hugh, canon of Guisborough,

1183, 1449

Crosbushes, in Feliskirk, 1342
Croudy, Stephen, 1540
Croue, Agnes, 1342
Crouercroft, in Feliskirk, 1342
Crowcombe, see Craucumbe
Croxden, Reginald, 1580
Croxton [? Lines.], rector of, see
Edward

Crutched friars, fratres de Cruce, li,
1296

Culgarth (dil), Beatrice, wife of John
Ferlington, 1332
Cunstable, see Constable
Cuthbert, St, xii

D

Dalby, Daleby, xliv, 1160

Dalderby, John, bishop of Lincoln,
xlix, 1475 ,

Dalton, Robert, son of Robert
Amald of, 1265

-juxta Toppeclyve, William, son

of the clerk of, 1265

Danby, Daneby, church of, xlii,

-,-, Agnes, nun of Yedingham,

1225

Daniel, Sir William, 1, 1432

Darel, Juliana, of Queldryk, 1345

Daret, John, rector of Elvington,
1215

Dareyns, see Darreyns

Darlington (co. Durham), Derling-
ton, xviii, 1153, 1275

Darreyns, Dareyns, Agnes, nun of
Wilberfoss, 1514

-, -, Juliana, nun of Wilber¬
foss, 1514

Darreyns, Dareyns, William, rector of
Londesborough, sequestrator in
archdeaconries of Cleveland and
E.R., xv, xvi, xxxvi, 1162, 1403,
1530

Daubeneye, Cecily, nun of Rosedale,
-1234M

Dawtrey, Alta Ripa (de), Margaret,
prioress of Wilberfoss, xl, 1514
De Banco rolls, 1528*1
Deighton, Dighton, Dyghton, 1155m,
1615m, 1618-22

Dene, Den’, Peter, canon of York,
rector of Kirkella, vicar-general,
1155. 1193, 123 8 . !3°2. 1420,
1434, 1471, 1565

Dent, Robert, conversus of Arden,
xxviii, 1x53

Deping, John, lector of Settrington,
1550

Dereham, see Derham
Derewent, see Derwent
Derham, Dereham, John, canon of
Guisborough, 1316, 1361, 1369
Derlington, see Darlington

-, Demyngton, John, canon of

Guisborough, 1361, 1369
Derwent, Derewent, river, xi, xii,

1406, 1506, 1661

Despenser (le), Adam, of Metham,
Isolde, daughter of, 1654
Deyncurt, Ralph, 1275 n
Dickering, Dikering, Dykering, dean¬
ery of, xiii, xviii, xix, xii, xlii,
1428, 1562, 1604, 1610; dean of,
1400, 1447, 1459, 1576. 1583.

1597. i64i«, 1646
Dighton, see Deighton
Dijon (Cote-d’ Or), archives at, 1542m
Dikering, see Dickering
Dionisia, maid of Thomas, rector of
Goodmanham, 1434
Dive, Maud, nun of Wilberfoss, 1514
Doncaster, Doncastre, Donecastre,
1309, 1315, 1532
Donecastre, John, 1565
Donigton, Donyngton, see Dunning-

Douthty, Nicholas, 1631
Drax, 1148AM, 1366

-, priory, xxiv, xxv; prior and

convent of, 1190, 1366
Drenge, Ivetta, 1629
Driffield, Driffeld, xlv; prebend, xiv

-, -, Hugh, 1580

-,-,-, rector of Nunburn-

holme, 1603

INDEX

2 77

Driffield, Driffeld, Roger, abbot of
Meaux, 1526

-, -, see Kelingthorpe

Dringhowe, Dringhou, Simon, rector
of Routh, i407«

Dripol, see Drypool
Drokenesford, sir John, 1147
—-—, Richard, rector of Stillingfleet,
1147

Dromyng, Stephen, of Kirkeby, 1192
Drury, John, of Cottingham, 1538
Drypool, Dripol, 1426H

-, -, see Gask

Dublin, archbishop of, see Havering,
Hothum

-, canon of, see Hothum

-, diocese of, 1615M

Dugelby, William, 1644
Duket, Hugh, rector of Rowley, 1498
Dunnington, Donigton, Donyngton,
1227; rector of, see Catton
Durdant, Robert, 1466
Durham, 1300M; diocese of, xii,
1255; bishop of, xii, xxiii, T287W,
1310, 1555; cathedral church,

prior of, xxiii, 1510
Dusing, Richard, son of Ralph, 1433
Dyghton, see Deighton
Dyk (dil), Peter, 1648
Dykering, see Dickering

E

Eaglesfield, Eglesfeld, 1223

-, -, John, lord of, 1223

Easington, Esington (Cleveland),
church of, 1240; manor of, 1179;
rector of, see Somerset
—— (E.R.), church of, xlvii; rector
of, see Cottingham
Easingwold, Esingwald, xix, 1187;

church of, 1174, 1181
East Acklam, Acclum, church of,

East Gilling, Gillingg in Rydale,
vicar of, see Stanes, Sutton
East Harlsey, Herleseye, church of,
xliii, 1240

East Lilling, Estlilling, 1298
East Riding, xl, xlii; archdeaconry

xxii, xxviii, xxxv, ii 8 i «, 1211,
1443, 1457, 1461, 1513, 1515, 1615,
1617, 1668; sequestrator in, 1559,
and see Darreyns, Grymeston,
Lanum, Scorreby, Wyngners; arch¬
deacon of, xiii, 1500, 1570, and see

Craucumbe, Fargis, Scarborough;
official of, xxxvii, xxxviii, 1422,
1440, 1495, 149O, 1500, 1515,
I5«7. J 545. 1550. I55 8 .

1597. 1633, 1644, 1646, and see
Cotum; deputies of, 1587
Ebberston, xiii

Eboracum, Eboraco (de), see York
Ebredunensis, see Embrun
Eddingleye, see Edingley
Edeston, see Edstone
Edingley (Notts.), Eddingleye, 1513
Edstone, Edeston, vicarage of, xliii,
1268; vicar of, see Salton
Edward I, king, 1428, 1542M

-II, king, 1281-4, 1319, 1480,

1482, 1497, 1542 n, 1548, 1615

-, rector of Croxton, 1522

Eggsclef, John, papal penitencer,
1552

Eglesfeld, see Eaglesfield
Eldmire, Elvetemer, 115m
Elingham, Thomas, rector of Set-
trington, 1350, 1554
Ellerbum, xiii

Ellerton, prior of, 1385M, and see John
Ellesham, see Elsham
Elmeswelle, Robert, 1393
Elsham, Ellesham, prior of, 1512M
Elveley, Eluelee, Elveleye, see Kirk-
ella

-, -, -, John, prior of

Kirkham, xxvi, xxvii, 1324, 1452,
i5°6. I533A, 1563
Elvetemer, see Eldmire
Elvington, Elvyngton, rector of, see
Daret

Ely (Cambs.), bishop of, see Hothum
Embrun (Hautes-Alpes), Ebredunum,
diocese of, 1508

Emeleshey, Emesleshey, see Upper
Helmsley

Emery, Eymerici, Peter, canon of
Beverley, 1535

Emly (Tipperary), canon of, see
Hothum

Erchebaud, Archebaud, William, rec¬
tor of Welbury, 1241
Erden, Erdene, see Arden, Arderne
Erdeslawe, Henry, 1508
Eregum super Tese, Richard, 1252
Erghom, Erghum, William, 1285,
1309

Erneclive, see Ingleby Arncliffe
Escrick, Escryck, Eskrik, xix; church
of, 1197; rector of, see Merkingfeld
Esholt, Esseholt, priory, xxxi, 1242;
prioress and convent, 1224

278

INDEX

Esington, see Easington
Esingwald, see Easingwold
Esseholt, see Esholt
Estdene, Estden, William, canon of
Beverley, archbishop’s household
clerk, xvii, xviii, 1153, 1134, 1393,
1399. 1535

Esthorpe in Goodmanham, 1425
Estok, Sir Walter, 1385m
Eston, chapel of, 1240

-, Geoffrey, bailiff of Bulmershire

and Ryedale, xxix, xxxii, 1254,
1256

-, John Augustini of, 1384

-, Robert, vicar of Marton-in-

Cleveland, 1383
Estoteville, Sir Robert, 1385m
Eton, Nicholas, archbishop’s house¬
hold clerk, 1553A

Etton, church of, 1612; rector of,
see Arderne, Giflfard .

-, Sir Ivo, 1187; Beatrice,

daughter of, nun of Wilberfoss,
xli, 1665; Margaret, daughter of,
1187

-, Robert, 1671

Euer, Euere, see Eure

Eufemia, prioress of Moxby, xxxiv,

Eure, Euer, Euere, Sir John, xlvi,

-,-, -, John, of Stokesley

and Ingleby Greenhow, sheriff of
Yorkshire, 1284; Agnes, wife of,
1284, and see Insula

-, Robert, rector of Welbury,

brother of Sir John, xlvi, 1156

-, Thomas, rector of Kirkby-in-

Cleveland, 1290

Everingham, xx; church of, 1604;
manor of, 1570

-, Robert, xlix, 1570; Lucy, wife

of, 1570, and see Fanacourt,
Latimer, Thweng

Evesham, Thomas, rector of Hutton
Bushell, 1191

Evreux (Eure), canon of, see Vernone
Eymerici, see Emery
Ezechias, see Hezekiah

F

Fadmoor, Fadmor, in Kirkby Moor-
side, 1247m

Fairfax, Robert, of Beverley, 1544m

Fallow, T. M., xxii

Fanacourt (de), Bartholomew, 1570m;

Lucy, wife of, see Everingham,
Latimer, Thweng
Fangfoss, xiii

Fargis, Fargiis (de), Farges (des),
Amanenus, archdeacon of Beau¬
vais, 1508

-, --, -, Bertrand, arch¬
deacon of East Riding, canon of
Bordeaux and York, prior of St
Radegund, Poitiers, xv, xvi, 1457,
1508, 1587, 1668
Famham, Hugh, 1508
Farrer, William, Early Yorkshire
Charters , 1621m

Faucumberge, Faucomberge, Sir
John, 1523

-, -, Sir Walter, 1443, 1575,

-, -, -, the father, 1575m

Feliskirk, Felicekyrk, Felicekyrke,
see Crosbushes, Crouercroft, Green-
hough, Hestkeldheng, Holand;
church of, xliii, xliv; vicar of, see
Cawode, Grymeston, Husthwayt
Fenwyke, William, Templar, 1592
Feriby on Humber, Ferybi, see
North Ferriby
Ferlington, John, 1332

-■, -, Beatrice, wife of, see

Culgarth

Ferour (le), Thomas, of Cottingham,

Ferthing, John, son of John, 1192
Ferybi, see North Ferriby
Fevre (le), William, son of Thomas,
of Swine, 1503

Filey, Fyfle, Fyfley, Fyvelay, Fyve-
ley, Fyvile, 1170, 1176: church of,
xlii, 1467, 1509; parish of, 1
Filing, see Fyling

Fitling, Fitlyng, Walter, vicar of
Kilnsea, 1621

-, -, William, 1544m

Fitzalan, see Brian
Flamborough, Flaynburgh, church
of, xlii, 1509, 1640; manor of, li,

Flemmyng (le), Henry, rector of
Staveley, 1549, 1644, 1645
Flisco (de), Adrian, archdeacon of
Cleveland, 1373m
Florent, Thomas, 1631
Folkardeby, Adam, rector of Skeck-
ling, 1582

Folkton, Folketon, rector of, see
Thornton

-, --, Henry, rector of Thor-

manby, 1257, 1261, 1263

INDEX 279

Folyot, Margaret, wife of Jordan,
1263

Forde (de la), Robert, canon of
York, 1414

Forester (le), John, of Gillingmor,

Foston - on - the - Wolds, Fosseton,
church of, xxvi, 1562, 1576, 1597;
rector of, see Constable, Irrewelle

-,-, Richard, poor clerk, 1149

Foule Sutton, see Full Sutton
Foxholes, church of, xlvi; rector of,
see Benestede, Louther, Okham

-, John, prior of Newburgh,

xxv, xlviii, 1325
Fradeci, Arnald, O.P., 1149
Fraunceys, John, rector of Wh el-
drake, 1318
-. -, 1345

Fredol (de), Berengar, bishop of
Beziers and Tusculum, papal peni-
tencer, 1206, 1421, 1575, 1666
Friboys, Fryboys, John, vicar of
Whenby, 1314, 1353, 1354, 1619
Fridaythorp, Elen, wife of William
Gamel, 1475

Fridaythorpe, prebend of,* xiv
Friston, see Fryston
Frothingham, see North Frodingham
Frount, Thomas, 1631
Fryboys, see Friboys
Fryston, Friston, 1166, 1366

--, Richard, canon of Kirk-

ham, 1504*1
Fryton, xlix, 1302
Full Sutton, Foule Sutton, rector of,
see Thometoft

Furness (Lancs.), Furnes, abbey of,
xxviii, xxix, 1153
Fyfle, Fyfeley, see Filey
Fyling, Filing, 1446
Fyvelay, Fyveley, Fyvile, see Filey—

G

Gainsborough, William, bishop of
Worcester, li, 1409
Galmeton, see Gan ton
Galon, 1648

Galtres, forest of, xxii, xxiv, xxxiv
Gamel, William, of Middleton, xlix,
H75. 1580

Gamston (Notts.), Gameleston, 1190 n
Ganton, Galmeton, church of, 1509
Garforth, rector of, see Jarewelle
Garton-on-the-Wolds, church of, 1543
Garton, Richard, canon of Marton,

Gask, Richard, of Drypool, 1426m
Gate Helmsley, xii
Gavaston, Peter, earl of Cornwall,
1498

Genne, Eda, of Marton, 1332
Gentilis, rector of Aughton, 1385*?
Geoffrey, prior of Bridlington, 1636
Gerard, prior of Bridlington, 1605,
1636, 1646, and see Burton
Gerberoy (Eure), Gerlor, canon of,
see Vernon e

Gere, William, of Middelton, 1512m
Gergrave, John, 1496
Gerlor, see Gerberoy
Giffard, Gyffard, John, rector of
Etton, 1615

-, -, Walter, archbishop of

York, xv, 1440; Register of, 1342m
Gillamoor, Gillingmor, see Forester
Gilling, Gillingg, Gillyng, Gyllyng,
Gyllingg in Ryedale, see East
Gilling

-, Henry, canon of Newburgh,

1366

-, John, rector of Stokesley, 1284

Gisburgh, see Guisborough

Gisburn (W.R.), xxivm

Gisburne, Gisebume, see Guisborough

-, Gyseburne, John, son of

Robert, son of Bartholomew, vicar
of Kirkby-in-Cleveland, 1178, 1260,

--, John, 1571

-, William, canon of Kirkham,

1504

Gisebume, see Guisborough
Glendalough (Wicklow), dio. Dublin,
archdeacon and canon of, see
Hothum

Gobaud, Gombaud, Gubaud, Gum-
baud, Gumbaude, Christian, nun
of Stixwould, 1386m

-,-, Joan, nun of Swine, 1386

m—, -, William, lord of Thorn-

gumbald, 1386m
Golding, John, 1538
-, Peter, i486

Goodmanham, Gothemundham, Gur-
mundham, Guthmundham, xvii;
church of, 1424, 1485; rector of,
see Grymeston
Goushill, see Goxhill
-., Gousel, Peter, canon of Kirk¬
ham, 1427

-, Sir Simon, 1426m

Gower, Gouwer, John, rector of
Wheldrake and Nunburnholme,
xxxv, 1318, 1356, 1547, 1603m

28 o

INDEX

Goxhill, Goushill in Holdernes,
rector of, see Lelle
Gra, Elen, nun of Wilberfoss, 1514
Grangia (de), Roger, 1648
Grausellum, see Groseau
Gray, Walter, archbishop of York,
Register of, 1385*2, 144cm, 1578

Grayngham, Thomas, rector of Bul-
mer, 1231, 1273, 1278
Great Smeaton, xviim
Greenhough, Viridis hoga, in Felis-
kirk, 1342

Grendale, Sir William, 1385*2
Grey, Gray, Sir John, 1426; Mar¬
garet, wife of, 1426*2
Grimeston, see Grymeston
Grindale, prebend of, xv
Groman, Robert, of Beverley, vicar
of Carnaby, 1594

Groseau (Vaucluse), Grausellum, pri¬
ory of, 1567

Grymeston, Grimeston, Grymmeston,
Grymston, Andrew, vicar of Sheriff
Hutton and sequestrator in Cleve¬
land, xv, xxi, 1330, 1342, 1353,
1382

-, Martin, rector of Cowlam and

sequestrator in E.R., xvi, xviii,
xix, xlvii, xlviii, 1203, 1403*2,

1429, 1443. 1456, 1461, 1472.

!474 > i 476, 1479, 1496*2, 1512*2,
1521, 1536, 1545, 1611

-, -, rector of Skeme, xlv,

xlviii, 1411, 1434, 1473, 1490
-, Nicholas, vicar of Aldbrough,

1585

-, Richard, 1545

-, -, rector of Goodmanham

and sequestrator in E.R., 1612,

——, Sir Roger, 1429; Juliana, wife

——, Thomas, rector of Goodman¬
ham, 1425, 1434

-, William, vicar of Feliskirk,

1336, 1342
Gubaud, see Gobaud
Guisborough, Gisburgh, Gisburne,
Giseburne, Gysburn, Gysburne,
Gyseburne, 1177, 1178
-, church of, xlii, 1240

xxiv, xxv, xlii, 1361, 1371; prior
and convent of, 1168, 1174, 1177,
117912, 1183, 1201, 1240, 1252,
1261, 1264, 1320, 1382, 1383,

1494, 1618, 1638**, 1653; prior of.

1310, 1363, and see Middlesbrough;
canons of, see Aukeland, Bayn-
brigge, Caldebek, Croft, Derham,
Dernyngton, Karliolo, Laysingby,
Marton, Morphet, Stockton, Wyth-
stad

-, Chartulary of, xxiii»2, 1163*2,

1168, 1183, 1201, 1240, 1244,

1264, 1296, 1349, 1444, 1449,

1494, 1570*2, 1618, 1653
Gumbaud, Gumbaude, see Gobaud
Gunby, John, 1528*2; Alice, wife of,
1528*2

Gunneys, Maud (Mitildis), nun of
Wilberfoss, 1514

Gurmundham, Guthmundham, see
Goodmanham
Gyffard, see Giffard
Gylling, Gyllyngg, see Gilling
Gylry, Gyllery, Walter, of Alvestan,
1223

Gysburn, Gysburne, Gyseburne, see
Guisborough

Gyseburne, William, canon of Kirk-
ham, T504

H

Hackness, xii

Hackney (Middlesex), Hakeney,
1393 n, 1418*2, 1588
Haget, Elen, of Whenby, xliv, 1189
Haisthorpe, Hasthorp, see Hays-
thorpe

Hakeney, see Hackney
Hale, John, archbishop’s household
clerk, xx, 1338
Halmeby, see Hawnby
Halsham, see Heysham
Halton, John, bishop of Carlisle,
1409*2

Hamelak, Hamelake, see Helmsley,
Ros

Hameldon, Hamelton, William, dean
of York, xlviii, 1307*2
Hamerton, Walter, 1340
Hampole, Hanepol, Hanepole, 14x2*2;
priory, xxxvii, li, 1239; prioress of,
1438; prioress and convent, 1441
Hanby, see Handale
Handale, Hanby, priory, xxi, xxii,
xxx, xxxi, xxxiii, 1198, 1371, 1380,
1382; prioress and convent of,
1190, 1213, 1382; prioress of, see
Irton; subprioress and convent of,
i3 6 3

Hanepol, Hanepole, see Hampole
Haneworth, Alice, 1319*2

INDEX

28l

Harewode, see Harwood
Harpara, Thomas, 1671
Harpham, manor of, li, 1611
Harthill, Herthill, Herthille, deanery
of, xiii, xiv, xvii, xviii, xix, xxii,
1424, 1431, 1439, 1515, 1604,

1610; dean of, 1388, 1424, 1513,
1522, 1655, 1656, 1658, and see
Bolington

Harum, Sir William, 1497
Harwood, Harewode, 1658m
Haselarton, Roger, 1646
Hasthorp, Hastthorp, li; John, 1572,
1616

-, -, Stephen, vicar of Wold

Newton and Barton-on-Humber,
1559

-, -, see Haysthorpe

Hathcarl, William, of Beckingham,
1556

Hauerbergh, 1160

Hauley, Richard, rector of Hutton
Bushell, 1193

Hauteyn, William, archbishop’s
household clerk, xxi, 1355, 1382
Havering, Richard, canon of York
and archbishop of Dublin, xv
Hawnby, Halmeby, parish of, xxviii;

rector of, see Sampson
Haxey (Lines.), Haxhay, church of,
xxv, 1364

Hay, German, 1385*1
Hayholm, see Heigholme
Haysthorpe, Haisthorpe, Hasthorp,
manor of, li, 1572, 1616
Hayton (E.R.), xiii

-- (Notts.), vicar of, see Henry

Healaugh, Helagh, park, 1163, 1237
Hedon, see Wisman
Heigholme, Hayholm, 1500
Helagh, see Healaugh
Helmeslay, William, monk of Rie-
vaulx, 1542*8

Helmsley, Hamelak, Helmesleye,
church of, xvii, 1543, 1660; manor

Helperthorpe, church of, xiv
Hemingbrough, church of, xii
Hemingburgh, Walter, 1575*2
Hemlington, John, 1287*1
Hemmyng, Robert, 1631
Hemmyngburgh, Hemyngburg, Hem-
yngburgh, John, rector of St
Wilfrid’s, York, dean of the
Christianity of York, xx, 1277,
1331, 1610, 1654

Hemsworth, Hymelesworth, rector
of, see Sutton

Hemyngburg, Hemyngburgli, see
1 lemmyngburgh

Henneye, Hennay, Richard, canon
of Ripon, vicar of Barton-on-
Humber, archbishop’s confessor,

1303, I4 81 - 1524

Henry III, king, 1542**

-, VIII, king, xii

——-, abbot of Clteaux, 1405

-, abbot of Revesby, 1198

-, called " Messor ” of Bulmer,

I23IJ*

-, vicar of Hayton, dean of

Retford, 1556

-, son of Arthur, son of Godard,

lord of Millom, 1584m
Herford, Margery, relict of John,
I3f>3

I-Ierleseye, see East Harlsey
Herthill, Herthille, see Harthill
Hervey, rector of Routh, see
Wynchyom
Hesel, see Hessle
Heselarton, see Heslerton

-, Adam, 1453

-, Sir John, 1453, 1472m

-, John, 1393m

-, Robert, rector of Sancton, 1404

-. -. 1453

-, -, Robert, son of, 1453

-, Roger, jun., rector of Sancton,

1488

Hesham, see Heysham
Heslerton, Heselarton, church of,
1472; rector of, see Wyrkesale
Heslington, xii

Hessle, Hesel, church of, xiii, 1240
Hestkeldheng in Feliskirk, 1342
Hevedone, see Howden
Hexham (Northumb.), Hextildesham,
manor of, 1635; priory of, xxvi,
1268, 1427, 1541; prior of, xii,
xliii, 1635; prior and convent of,
xliii, 1268m, 1610, 1635; canons of,
see Carliolo, Morepath

-, The Priory of, 1268, 1427,

1541, 1586, 1635
Hextildesham, Alice, 1317

-, William, vicar of Kirkby Moor-

side, 1193

Heysham (Lancs.), Halsham (sic),
Hesham, rector of, see Cotum
Hezekiah, Ezechias, 1576
Hickling (Notts.), Hickeling, 1414
Hilderwelle, Hildrewelle, see Hinder-
well

Hildyard, Sir Robert, 1448
Hillum, William, rector of Loftus, 1320

282

INDEX

Hinderwell, Hilderwelle, Hildrewelle,
church of, xlvi, 1238; rector of,
see Robert, son of Thomas, Scar-
deburgh; vicar of, see Killum
Hoby, Agnes, 1329x2

-, Hugh, canon of Bridlington,

1648

Holand in Feliskirk, 1342
Holdemess, Holdernes, Holdemesse,
Holdernessya, 1500; deanery of,
xiii, xiv, xvii, xx, xxxvii, 1428,
1607; dean of, 1460, 1634; churches

Holem, Robert, rector of Coldon, 1594
Holenside, see Holmside
Holme-in-Spalding-Moor, Holm in
Spaldingmor, rector of, see Tweng
Holme, Holm, Beatrice, nun of
Arden, 1346

-, -, Joan, prioress of Nun-

burnholme, xxxvi, 1391

-,-, Joan, relict of Alexander,

1627

-,-, Mary, nun of Keldholme,

xxxii, 1173, 1x90, 1192, 1198,

1246, 1377

Holmside, Holenside in Lanchester,

Holtby, church of, xii
Horn, John, of Buttercrambe, 1312
Homese, John, 1446
Horsley, Walter, canon of Brink-
burn, xlix, 1376
Hosgodeby, see Osgodby
Hospitallers, xliii, xliv, 1342x2
Hotham, Hothum, xvii; church of,
xlix, 1424, 1454; rector of, 1388,
and see Insula, William
Hothum, Sir John, 1385x2

-, John, rector of Cottingham,

Kineagh, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Law-
renny, Marksbury and Rowley,
canon of Cashel, St John’s
Chester, Dublin, Emly, Glenda-
lough, Kildare, Leighlin, Water¬
ford and York, archdeacon of
Glendalough, bishop of Ely, 1548,

1615

-, Thomas, 1502

-, William, archbishop of Dublin,

Hoton, see Hutton Cranswick
-, Humphrey, cellarer of New¬
burgh, 1291

-, John, manor of, 1x77, see

Hutton Lowcross

-, -, subprior of Newburgh,

1291

Hoton, Ralph, son of John, 1287

-, Richard, 1287x2

Hoton Buscel, Buscell, Bussell, see
Hutton Bushell

-, Vicecomitis, see Sheriff Hutton

Houeden, see Howden
Houk, Sir William, 1385x2, 1565
Houstwyke, 1544x2
Hovingham, xlix
Howardian hills, xxiv
Howden, Hevedone, Houeden, 1531;
collegiate church of, xiii; canons of,
see Bedwynde, Beverley; warden
of spirituality of, xii, 1531
Howdenshire, xii, xiii
Hugate, Nicholas, rector of Lythe,
provost of Beverley, 1360
Huggate, Hugate, xvii; church of,
1424

Hugh, son of Isabel, 1426x2

-, rector of the chapel of Nuttles,

xxxix, 1665

-, reeve of Cottingham, Robert,

son of, 1522

Hull, Kyngeston upon Hulle, xiii,
xxviii, 1, 1477, 1602, 1656; burgess
of, see Boox; Carmelites of, 1546;
chapel of Holy Trinity, xiii;
chapel of St Mary, xliin
Humbelton, see Humbleton
-, Alan, vicar in Beverley min¬
ster, 1423x2

-, John, vicar of Humbleton,

1468

Humber, the, xiii, xxii, xlix, 1500x2
Humbleton, Humbelton, 1442;
church of, 1479; vicar of, see
Humbelton

Humphrey, sub-prior of Kirlcham,
1471, and see -Cokewald
Hundegate, Thomas, of Wyghton,
1528x2

-, -, -, Agnes, wife of,

Hundmanby, William, 1646
Hunmanby, Hundmanby, Hun-
mandby, xviii, xix, xiii, 1444;
manor and church of, 1588; parish
of, 1445, 1505; church of, 1428,
1509, 1604; vicar of, see Respingal
Hunter, Hu/itere, John, of Kildale,
1168

- (le), Thomas, of Mirfield, 1538

Huntington, Huntyngton, 1609
Huntyngton, Richard, 1393
Husthwaite, prebend of, xii
Husthwayt, Geoffrey, vicar of Felis¬
kirk, 1342

INDEX

283

Husthwayt, Thomas, grey friar, 1326
Hutton Bushell, Hoton Buscel,
Buscell, Bussell, rectors of, n86,
and see Clifton, Evesham, Hauley,
Stanes

Hutton Cranswick, Hoton juxta
Watton, church of, xlv, 1411,
1490, 1543m; rector of, see Santon
Hutton Lowcross, Hoton, 1178m
Hymelesworth, see Hemsworth

Iffley (Oxon.), Yifteleye, 1147m,
1390 n, 1393 n

Igmanthorpe, see Ingmanthorpe
Ingleby, Ingelby, manor of, 1182
- Arncliffe, Erneclive, church of,

- Greenhow, see Eure

Ingmanthorpe, Igmanthorpe, see Ros
Insula (de), Sir John, 1201; Agnes,
daughter of, see Eure
- , John, 1439

- , Richard, rector of Hotham,

1437

Irrewelle, see Jarewelle
Irton, Cecily, prioress of Handale,
xxx, 1304, 1363

Isabella, queen of England, 1613;

clerk of, see Vernone
Israel, people of, 1597

J

Jafford, William, rector of Croft,
archbishop’s receiver, 1160, 1222,
1251, 1269, 1334. 1446
Jaggelay, Chaggele, Chaggeley, John,
rector of Scrayingham, 1312, 1616,

James, monk and proctor of the
abbot of Citeaux, warden of the
church of Scarborough, 1157, 1405,
and see Portu (de)

Jarewelle, Jarrewelle, Irrewelle, Wal¬
ter, rector of Foston, 1207

-, -, -, William, rector of

Rillington, 1423m
Jarum, see Yarm

-, Robert, rector of Buittle, 1248

--, Stephen, “ del Clottes,” vicar

of Ormsby, 1261

Joan, maid of the rector of Skeme,
1434

John XXII, pope, 1647m
-Anselmi, of Tesedale, 1671

John the carpenter, 1342

-the clerk, 1342

-, custos of the church of Sancton,

1512

-, monk of Citeaux, warden of

the church of Scarborough, 1542m

-, prior of Ellerton, 1385m

-, son of Agnes, 1342

-, son of the reeve of Bentley,

1671

-, son of Margery Core of New-

-, son of Elyas, 1342

-, son of John, 1550

- the tailor, 1342

-, vicar of Aldbrough, xlviii, 1456

-, vicar of Scarborough, 1423

Josiana, nun of Swine, xxxviii, 1469

K

Karliolo, Karleolo (de), John, canon
of Guisborough, 1361, 1369
Kayngham, Robert, 1393m
Kek, see Kelk
Kek’ Mareys, 1214m
Keldholme, Keldeholm, Keldholm,

xxx-xxxiii, xxxv, xxxvi, xxxvii,
1242, 1338, 1341; prioress and con¬
vent of, 1148, 1176, 1213, 1218,
1221, 1224, 1246, 1250, 1295,

1328, 1377; subprioress and con¬
vent of, 1169, 1188, 1216; prioress
of, 1169m, 1198, 1377, an ^ see
Pickering, Stapelton, York; nuns
of, see Bigot, Holme, Lange-
toft, Loketon, Neuton, Newcastle,
Paxton, Pickering, Roseles, Ros-
ton, Scardeburgh, Stapelton, Stote-
ville, York

——, -, -, see Robert the

tanner

Kelfield, Kelkefeld, manor of, 1,
1163; lady of, see Parnell
Kelingthorpe, see Roberti
Kelk, Kek, Walter (or Richard),
xxxviii, 1267m, 1561

-, -, William, i486 ,

Kellesey, Roger, rector of Crathorne,
1169'

Kemp, William, monk of Rievaulx,
1542m

Kenneth, see Kineagh
Kepwick, 1153m
Kepwyk, Roger, 1291
Ker (del), .1426m

284

INDEX

Kernetby, Richard. 1648

-, Kerneteby, see Carnaby

Kettlewell, Ketelwelle, rector of, see
Moreby

Keyinghara, Cayngham, rector of,
see Beverley

Kilbum, xxv, xliii, 1364
Kildale, Kyldale, chapel of St Hilda,
1349

-, parish of, li, 1296

--, see Huntere

Kildare, canon of, see Hothum
Kilham, church of, xiii
Killing, Killingge, see Nunkeeling
Ivillingwoldgraves, Kynewaldgraves,
hospital of, 1579
Killingwyk, see Kilnwick
Killum, Francis, monk of Whitby,

-,-, vicar of Hinderwell, 1238

Kilnsea, Kylnese, church of, 1440m;

vicar of, see Fitlyng
Kilnsey, 1169 n

Kilnwick, Killingwyk, church of, 1,
1432, i543»

Kineagh (co. Kildare), Kenneth,
rector of, see Hothum
Kingthorpe, Petronilla, see Man-
nesherth

Kinthorpe, 1206m

Kirby Underdale, Kirkeby in Hun-
doldale, Hundolfdale, church of,
1430, 1436; rector of, see Crau-
cumbe, Warewyke
Kirkam, see Kirkham
Kirkburn, Bronne, church of, xlii,
1240

Kirkby in Ashfield (Notts.), Asche-
feld, rector of, see Hothum
Kirkby, Kirkeby, Kyrby, Kyrkeby,
in Cleveland, rector of, see Eure;
vicar of, see Gisburne
Kirkby Grindalyth, Kirkeby in Cren-
dal, 1543

Kirkby Hill, Kirkeby super moram,
1420m

Kirkby in Malhamdale, Kirkby Mal-
ham, Kirkby in Malledale, xviii,
1164

Kirkby, Kirkeby Misperton, parish
of, 1, 1195, 1198; church of, 1272;
rector of, see Boulton
Kirkby Moorside, Kirkebi, Kirkeby,
Kirkeby Moresheued, Kyrkby
Morsete, church of, xix, xxx,
xxxi, 1174, 1221, 1254; vicar of,
see Hextildesham

Kirkby Sigston, Siggeston, 1183,
1449

Kir/tby’s Inquest, 1153m, 1549m
Kirkeby, see Kirkby

-, John, 1385m

-, see Kittemonger, Stote, Wer-

dale

Kirkeham, see Kirkham
Kirkelevyngton, see Kirklevington
Kirkella, Elveley, rector of, see
Baron, Dene

Kirkham, Kirkam, Kirkeham, Kyrke-
ham, 1153, 1173, 1263, 1271,

1396, I533A

-, priorv, xvii, xx, xxii, xxiii,

xxiv, xxv, xxvi, xxvii, xlii, 1183,
1607; prior and convent of, 1325,
1422, 1427, 1450, 1466, 1494,

1504, 1343, 1642, 1660; subprior
and convent of, 1506, 1563; prior
of, 1449, 1452, 1471, 1499m, and
see Aldborough, Elveley, Wetwang,
William; canons of, see Cokewald,
Collum, Fryston, Goushill, Gyse-
burne; sub-prior of, see Humphrey
Iiirkleatham, Lithum, Lythum, xviii,
1178, 1179; church of,"1152m, 1174;
rector of, see Thweng
Kirklevington, Kirkelevyngton,
church of, xlii, 1177, 1240
Kirkstall, Kyrkestalle, 1300m

-, -, abbot of, 1300m

Kittemonger, Ralph, of Kirkeby,
1192

Knaresborough, Knaresburgh, St
Robert’s priory, 1393
Kneesall (Notts.), Knesale, 1496m
Kvatri (de), Gerard, merchant of
Lucca, 1251
Kyldale, see Kildale
Kyllyng, see NunkeeUng
Kylnese, see Kilnsea
Kyme, William, 1550
Kynewaldgraves, see Killingwold-

Kyngeston upon Hull, Hulle, see Hull
Kynthorpe, see Kingthorpe
Kyrby, John, 1342

-, see Kirkby

Kyrkeby, see Kirkby
Kyrkeham, see Kirkham
Kyrkestalle, see Kirkstall

Lambeherd, Thomas, 1648
Lancaster, earl of, 1564; bailiff of,
see Pickering

INDEX

285

Lanchester (co. Durham), parish of,

Landmote, Landemot, John, canon
of Newburgh, 1366
Laneham (Notts.), Lanum, 1149,
1167, 1202, 1286*2, 1289, 1310,
1363, 1364, 1390, 1391, 1393*2,
l 457«, 1487, 1508, 1511*2, 1512,
1585, 1586, 1618, 1656, 1671
Langbaurgh, wapentake of, xi
Langetoft, Heloise, nun of Wilber-
foss, 1514

-, Isabel, nun of Keldholme,

1173, 1192, 1198, 1213
-, John, 1252

-, Mary, nun of Basedale, xxx,

1184

-, Stephen, canon of Marton,

xxiv, 1329*2

-, Thomas, 1368, 1510

-, William, 1670

Langeton, John, rector of Bulmer,
1209, 1273, 1278

-, William, 1544*2

-,-, warden of the granges at

York, 1345

Langtoft, prebend of, xiv, xvi
Langton, Langeton, xvii, xix, 1422;

parish church of, 1604
Langworth (Lines.), Langwath, 1475*2;

deanery of, 1475; see Lawres
Lanum, see Laneham
-, Robert, sequestrator in Cleve¬
land and East Riding, xv, xvi,
1148A, 1386**

Lastingham, Lestingham, church of,
xlii; vicar of, see Clay, Thomas
Lateran Council, 1568
Latimer, Latymer (le). Sir William,
1159, 1161, 1165, 1167, 1236,

1281, 1570**

-, -, -, Lucy, wife of,

1570*2; see Everingham, Fanacourt,
Thweng

.-, -, -, William, son of,

1570M

Laurenni, see Lawrenny
Lauthorpe, Walter, 1578
Lawrenny (Pembroke), Laurenni,
rector of, see Hothum
Lawres, deanery of, dio. Lincoln,
!475 n

Laysingby, Leysingby, Leysyngby,
John, rector of Loftus, 1265, 1269

--, -,-, William, canon of

Guisborough, 1255
Lazenby, Leysingby, hospital of,
1346; master of, see Sleght

Leach, A. F., 1360*2, 1522*2
Leconfield, Lekenfeld, rector of, see
Topclyve

Ledes, Richard, vicar of Brafferton,
1276, 1279

Ledston, Ledeston, 1165, 14x3
Leeds, 1207*2

Leighlin (Carlow), canon of, see
Hothum

Lekeley, see Seton
Lekenfeld, see Leconfield
Lelle, Ralph, 1548

--, Roger, rector of Goxhill, 1548

Lesset, Alice, nun of Wykeham,
1253*2, 1297

Lestingham, see Lastingham
Leven, xiii, 1500*2
Levenyng, Thomas, 1669
Levesham, see Levisham

-, Thomas, 1308, 1341; niece of,

xxxii, 1341

-•, William, rector of Levisham,

1308

Levington, see Kirklevington
Levisham, Levesham, rector of, see
Levesham

Lewe, Walter, 1376, and see Thomas
Leysingby, Leysyngby, see Laysingby
Lillings Ambo, LiUingges, 1335, and
see East, West Lilling
Limnour (le), John, of Beverley, 1671
Lincoln, 1475; diocese of, 1512*2,
1559; bishop of, 1194, and see
Dalderby

-, Peter, i486

-, Petronilla, 1217

-, Thomas, 1514

Lincolnshire, xl

Litester, William, 1631

Lith, Lithe, see Lythe

Lithum, see Kirkleatham

Littel, William, 1442

- (le), William, vicar of Skipsea,

1540

Lockington, Lokington, Lokjnton,
Lokyngton, 1493*2; rector of, see
Boynton, Schadworth
Loftus, Lofthous, church of, xlvi,
1265, 1269; rector of, see Hillum,
Laysingby, Middelesburgh
Lokenton, Hugh, 1544*2
Loketon, Lokton, Annabel, nun of
Keldholme, xxx, xxxi, xxxii, H73,
1190, 1198, 1213, 1254, 1341
Lokington, Lokyngton, John, 1393*2

-, ——, William, 1393*2

-, -, see Lockington

Lokinton, Lokyngton, see Lockington

286

INDEX

Londesborough, Lounesburgh, 1162,
1666; rector of, see Dareyns,
William

London, 1147 *2, 1281, 1419, 1553

-, bishop of, 1553, and see Baldock

-, St Paul’s cathedral, chancellor

of, 1553

-, St Martin’s-le-Grand, dean of,

1553

Long Horsley (Northumb.), 1376*2
Long Preston, Preston-in-Craven,

Loretta, lady of Swanland, 1540
Lounesburgh, see Londesborough
Louther, Adam, rector of Foxholes
and East Gilling, 1284, 1459
Louthorp, Robert, son of Stephen,
1453

-, Walter, rector of Lowthorpe,

1558

Lowthorpe, Louthorpe, parish of,
1558

-, -, rector of, see Conyer,

Louthorp, Thurkelby
Lucca, merchants of, see Bellardi,
Kyatri

Lugdunense, see Lyons
Lund, xx, 1, church of, 1227, 1580,
1604; vicar of, see North Dalton;
grange of, 1478
-, John, 1666

-, Robert, 1533

-, Roger, 1671

Lutton, Agnes, nun of Wilberfoss,
xl, 1289, 1514

-, John, rector of Rillington, 1600

Lydel, lady of, see Wake

Lyons (Rhone), Lugdunum, 1149,

1389

— : —, -, council of, 1549, 1644,

1645

Lythe, Lith, Lithe, church of, xviii,
1174; rector of, see Clarisvallibus,
Hugate, Melton
Lythum, see Kirkleatham

-, Robert, son of John, son of

Hugh, of, 1322

Malaucene (Vaucluse), Malausana,

1567

Malebisse, Sir John, 1353
Malo Lacu (de), see Mauley
Maltby, Malteby in Cleveland, 1303
Malton, xxii; see Abraham
-, church of, 1195; priory, xviii.

xxi, xlii; prior and convent of,
1170, 1195, 1252, 1262, 1271
Malton, Greyfriars, 1326

-, Benedict, abbot of St Mary’s,

York, 1284

-, John, 1316H

-,-, called, son of Sir John

Nonigton, 1384

-, Robert, 1300*2

-, Thomas, abbot of Whitby,

-, William, 1300

Man, John, of New Malton, 1300*2;

and see Wygman
Manley, Interpreter, 1281*2
Mannesherth, Roger, Petronilla, wife
of, 1206; and see Kingthorpe
Mappleton, Mapelton, Mapilton in
Holderness, xviii, 1443; church of,
xiii, xvi, xlix, 1440*2, 1455, 1688
Markenfield, see Merkingfeld
Market Weighton, see Weighton
Marksburv (Somerset), Merkesbiri,
rector of, see Hothum
Marske, Merske in Cleveland, church
of, xlii, 1240

Marthenby, in Feliskirk, 1342
Marton, 1623

Marton in Cleveland, 1182; church
of, xlii, 1240; vicar of, see Eston
Marton in Galtres, 1329*2, 1332, 1334;
priory, xix, xx, xxii, xxiv,. xxv,
xxxiv, xlvi; prior and convent of,
1174, 1190, 1246A, 1298, 1321,
1325. 1335; prior of, 1153*2, 1222,
1317, 1332; canons of, see Bulmer,
Garton, Langetoft, Morton, Shir-
burn, Tykill; corniersus of, see
Scameston

Marton, Robert, canon of Guis-
borough, 1255, 1310
Maubray, see Moubray
Maucovenaunt, Maucuvenant, Sir
Geoffrey, 1179, 1557
Mauley, Malo Lacu (de). Sir Edmund,
1165

-, -, Sir Peter, 1360; lord of

Mulgrave, 1582, 1655

--, -, Stephen, archdeacon of

Cleveland and canon of York,
rector of Bainton, xiv, xv, 1208.
1373"

Maynil, Stephen, 1578
Mazun (le), of York, William, Juliane,
wife of, 1329

Meaux (Seine-et-Marne), Melda, dean
of, see Trebis

-, Melsa, 1482; abbey, xvii, xxii

INDEX 28 7

xli, 1592; abbot and convent of,
xliv, 1387, 1396, 1482, 1500, 1533,
1592; abbot of, see Driffield,
Skirne; monks of, see Merflet, Ulram
Melsa (de), Godfrey, 1308*2, 1426*2
Melsanby, Walter, son of William,
canon of Newburgh, 1313
Melton, William, archbishop of York,
xxii, xxiii; register of, 1342*2

-, -, rector of Lythe, 1155*1

Menyl, see Meynell
Mercer (le), John, of Beverley, 1522
Merflet, Robert, monk of Meaux,
xxxvii, 1525, 1532
Merkesbiri, see Marksbury
Merkingfeld, Markenfield, Merkyng-
feld, John, canon of York, rector
of Escrick, xlvii, xlviii, 1307, 1611
Merrington, Meryngton, 1395
Merske, see Marske
Merton, William, rector of portion
of St German in Aldbrough, vicar
of Sherburn in Hartford Lythe, 1627
Meryngton, see Merrington
Messor, see Henry
Metham, Sir Jordan, rector of Thorpe
Basset, 1654

-, Maud, 1344

-, Sir Thomas, 1385

-, see Despenser

Meuersle, see Scot

Mewe, Richard, called Carpenter,
cook of the lord of Bentley, 1670
Meynell, Menyl, Meynill, Meynyll,
Sir Nicholas, lord of Whorlton,
xlix, 1161, 1167, 1236, 1292, 1570*1;
Nicholas, son of, 1570*2
Middelesburg, Middelesburgh, see
Middlesbrough

Middelesburgh, Midlesburgh, Thomas,
rector of Loftus, 1265, 1320
Middelton, see Middleton
Middlesbrough, Middelesburg, Mid¬
delesburgh, 1178
--, John, 1178

-, William, prior of Guisborough,

Middleton, Middelton, Matthew, 1178

-, -, Roger, sub-prior of

Bridlington, xxv, 1648*2

-, -, see Gamel, Gere

-, ——, juxta Pickering, 1182;

parish of, 1195

-;-, on the Wolds, church of,

Midlesburgh, see Middelesburgh
Milington, Isabel, nun of Wilberfoss,

1514

Millom (Cumb.), lord of, see Henry
Mirfield, Mirfeld, see Hunter
Moigne (le), William, rector of North
Ferriby, 1655

Molendinis (de), Nicholas, arch¬
bishop’s household clerk, 1535
Molseby, see Moxby
Monachivilla (de), John, notary of
the court of Orleans, 1508
Monk Bretton priory, 1421
Mora, see Westow

Moreby, William, rector of Kettle-
well, 1426

Morepath, Morpath, William, canon
of Hexham, 1613, 1635
Morpeth (Northumb.), 1376*2
Morphet, Richard, canon of Guis¬
borough, 1255
Morton, 1180

-■, Alan, canon of Marton, 1317

Morwick (in Warkworth), 1152*2
——, Sir Hugh, 1152*2; Beatrice,
daughter of, see Roseles; Theo-
phania, daughter of, see Bulmer
Moses, Moyses, 1576
Moubray, Maubray, Joan, prioress
of Swine, xxxviii, 1469, 1492
Mouffures (de), Ralph, prior of
Birstall, 1621; and see Ralph
Mouflieres (Somme), Mufieres, 1621*2
Mounceus, Munceus (de), Alice, 1187;
Robert, 1522

Moxby, Molseby, 1263; priory, xx,
xxii, xxxiv, xxxv, xli; prioress
and convent of, xliv, 1149, 1189,
1261, 1286, 1321, 1326, 1354;

prioress of, see Barton, Eufemia;
sub-prioress and convent of, 1263;
nun of, see Apelgarth
Moyses, see Moses

Mu’lgrave, Mulgreve, xiv; lord of,
see Mauley

Munceus, see Mounceus
Munketon juxta Ripon, prope Ripon,
see Bishop Monkton
Murrers, Sir William, 1385*2
Muston, Lambert, 1671
Mutlintone, John, rector of Thorpe
Basset, 1410, 1480*2; and see

Westintone

Myton, manor of, 1482*2
Myton-on-Swale, church of, xlii

N

Nassington, Hugh, 1261
-, John, canon of York and official

INDEX

288

principal, xvii, xviii, xx, xxix,
1228, 1252, 1260, 1265m, 1320,
1357. J 359- 137°. 1510
Nassington, John, junior, auditor of
chapter of York, 1217, 1265
-, -, rector of 'Skelton, xlvii,

Neubigging, see Newbiggin
Neubo, see Newbo
Neusum, see Newsham
Neuton, Beatrice, nun of Wilberfoss,

1514

-, John, 1553

-, Orphannia, nun of Keldholme,

1173, 1192

--, Peter, 1261

-, see Wold Newton

Neuwerk, Neuwerke, John, rector of
Oswaldkirk and official of the
archdeacon of Cleveland, xv, 1169,

1193, 1259

Newbald, prebend of, xiv
Newbigging, Neubigging, in Filey, 1,
1445

Newbo (Lines.), Neubo, abbey, 1587
Newburgh, Novus Burgus, 1190,
1451; priory, xix, xx, xxi, xxii,
xxiv, xxy, xxvi, xlii, xliii, 1382;
prior and convent of, 1150, 1174,
1181, 1276, 1291, 1313, 1321,

1325. 1334. 1362, 1364, 1366,
1382; prior of, xxviii, 1153, 1317,
1366, 1553, and see Foxholes;
canons of, see Gilling, Hoton,
Landmote, Melsanby, Wraggeby
Newcastle (Northumb.), 1284

-, Novo Castro (de), Emma, nun

of Keldholme, xxxi, 1224, 1242
Neweton, see Wold Newton
New Malton, see Man
Newsam, manor of, 1528m
Newsham, Newsum in Rydaie, manor
of, 1, 1206
Newsum, see John
Newton, see Wold Newton
Nicholas, the cobbler, 1631

-, Roberti, of Cotum, 1671

Nocton (Lines.), Noktone Park, prior

Nonigton, Sir John, 1383; and see
Malton

Nonington, Nonnington, Nonyngton,
see Nunnington

Normanby, rector of, see Bergh,
Bossale

Northallerton, Northalverton, xxix,
1284, 1346m

North Burton, see Cherry Burton

North Cave, church of, 1534; rector
of, see Carlton, Cave
North Dalton, church of, 1543m

-, John, vicar of Lund, 1394

North Ferriby, Northferiby, Feriby
on Humber, Ferybi. Feryby,
church of, 1477, 1655; rector of,
see Appelby, Moigne; priory, xvii,
xxii, xliim, 1428; prior and convent
of, 1655; prior of, see Walter

-, -, Edward Brisebank of,

John, son of, 1393m

-,-,-, William, son of, 1544

North Frodingham, Frothingham,
xvii, xviii, 1393m; church of, 1428
North Grimston, church of, xiv
North Laithes (Notts.), Lathes, juxta
Roughford, 14x6

North Newton (Wilts.), Newenton,
prebend of, see Wilton; prebendary
of, see Bluntesdon
Northumberland, xxvi, 1452; History

Northwelle, see Norwell
Norton, church of, 1195

-, Walter, 1152

Norwell (Notts.), Northwelle, 1652
Nostell, St Oswald's priory, xxvi;
prior and convent of, 1652; prior
of, xiv; canon of, see Borough-
bridge

Notell, see Nuttles
Notingham, John, 1514, 1533A

-, Nicholas, 1393

-, Robert, sacrist of Beverley

and rector of Brandesburton,
xvii, xxxvii, 1, 1155, 1392, 1393,
1399, 1415, I52|(, 1532
Nottingham, Notingham, archdea¬
conry of, xvii, 1615; archdeacon of,
1148, 1386; and see Pickering

-, -, St John’s hospital,

master of, see Daret
Novo Castro (de), see Newcastle
Novus Burgus, see Newburgh
Nun Appleton, Apelton, priory, xxxi,
xxx ix, 1198, 1250m, 1630, 1634,
1637; prioress and convent of,
1190; prioress of, 1630
Nunburnholme, Brunhum, Brunnum,
rector of, see Cliff, Gower, Driffield;
priory, xvii, xx, xxii, xxviii, xxxvi,
1607, i 6 ioa ; prioress and convent
of, 1584, i 6 ioa ; prioress of, see
Beverley, Holm; sub-prioress and
convent of, 1391

Nun Coton (Lines.), prioress and
convent of, 1493m

INDEX

289

Nunkeeling, Killing, Killingge, Kyl-
lyng, church of, 1575»; priory,
xvii, xx, xxii, xxxi, xxxv, xxxvii,
xxxix, 1338, 1525, 1532; prioress
and convent of, 11987?, 1224, 1399,
1524, 1629, 1649; nuns of, see
Beverley, St Quintin
Nunnington, Nonington, Nonning-
ton, Nonyngton, rector of, see
Barton, Teye, Weston
Nuttles, Notell, rector of the chapel
of, see Hugh

Oust, Robert, 1648
Ouston, see Owston
Over Helmsley, Emeleshey, Esmes-
leshey, Hemelesey, Hemelsey,
Overehemelesy, Upper Helmsley,
rector of, see Burnel, Stainton
Overton, xlii, 1398, 1457
Owston, Ouston, 14077?

Oxford, Oxonia, xxiii, 1390*2

P

O

Qffington, see Uflington

Okham, John, rector of Foxholes,

1465

Orleans (I.oiret), xvi, 1508; notary
of the court of, see Monachivilla;
official of, 1508

Ormsby, Ormesby, church of, xiv,
xlii, xiix, 1240; vicar of, see Jarum;
churchyard of, 1208
Osbaldwick, prebend of, xii
Oseney (Oxon.), Oseneye, abbot and
convent of, 1232

Osgodby, Osgodebv, Osgoteby, in
Cayton, manor and chapel of, 1,
1445, 1447

-, -, -, Adam, canon of

York and rector of Bubwith, 1393 n,
1528

-,-,-, see Bard

-, -, -, Joan, wife of

Walter, 1286

-, -, -, Richard, rector of

Bubwith, 1515, 1528

-, -, -, William, rector of

Thormanby, 1257
Ossory, diocese of, 161577
Oswaldkirk, Oswaldkirke, rector of,
see Neuwerk

Otley, Ottele, Otteley, 1151, 1195,
1242,1260,1261,1369-1371,151277,
1529, 1530, I544«

Otringham, William, rector of St
Martin’s, Coney Street, York,
1 355 n

-, Otryngham, see Ottringham

Ottele, Otteley, see Otley
Ottringham, Otringham, Otryngham,
xvii, xviii, xx, 1438-1441; church
of, xlii, 1428, 1509, 1607
Oundel, Lawrence, vicar of Wold
Newton, 1571

Ouse, river, xi, xxxiv, 153177

-and Derwent, wapentake of, xii

S

Page, Thomas, servant of the lord of
Bentley, 1670

Pagula (de), William, 154477

-, see Paul

Palmer (le), Roger, 1421
Paris, 14367?

Parnell, Petronilla (Conyers), widow
of Conan son of Henry, lady of
Kelfield, 1, 1163

Parys, John, rector of Dalby, 1160
Patrington, 1504, 1520; church of.

-, see Peter

Paul, Pagula super Humbriam, parish
of, 138677; church of, 144077, 1626
Paxton, Alice, nun of Keldholme,
1342

-, -, Margaret, niece of, 1342

Percehay, Percehaye, Joan, relict of
Roger Wrelleton, 1, 1272, 1274
Percy, Arnald, 1296

-, Sir Henry, 1280, 1593

-, Henry, rector of Wharram

Percy, 1416, 1549, 1565, 1596,
1644, 1645

-, Joan, nun and prioress of

Basedale, xxix, xxx, 116477, 1180,

1184, 1233

-, lady, xii, 1665

-, Sir Robert, 138577, 1415, 1443,

1632, 1644

——,-, Albreda, daughter of, li,

1632

-, -, Margaret, wife of, xlix,

1569, 1632

Perigueux (Dordogne), Petragorium,
diocese of, 1508
Peter, abbot of • Rievaulx, 1171
-, cardinal, bishop of Sabina,

-, son of Roger the clerk of

Patrington, keeper of the wood of
Bentley, 1670
Petragor’, see Perigueux
Petronilla, see Parnell

290

INDEX

Pickering, Pikering, Pykering, Pyk-
eryng, xxxiii, 1206*2, 1223*2, 1398*2;
castle of, 1564; church of, 1160;
honour of, bailiff of, xxxiv, 1367;
parish of, xii, xiii, vale of, xxxv
-, -, -, —— Lythe, wap¬
entake of, xi

-, -, -, -, John, called

Wid, of, vicar of Yedingham, 1398,
1408

-, -•, -, -, Agnes, 1633

■——,-,-,-, Alice, nun of

Keldholme, 1198

of Yedingham, 1633

and prioress of Rosedale, prioress
of Keldholme, xxxi, xxxiii, 1188,
1192, 1213, 1216, 1218*2, 1221,
1266

--,-,-,-, Robert, vicar-

general, canon and dean of York,
xxxiii, 1281-1287, 1455, 1548-

1554. 1565, 1644, 1645, 1654

-, -, -, -, William,

archdeacon of Nottingham, canon
and dean of York, xvii, xviii,
xxxiii, 1, 1148, 1150, 1154, 1167,
123XM, 1232, 1265, 1283
Ploghmayster, Robert, 1648
Plumbland (Cumb.), Plomland,
church of, 1275*2; rector of, see
Wodehous

Pockthorpe, Pokethorpe, see Brid
Pocklington, church of, xiii
Poitiers (Vienne), 1168, 1436*2; St
Radegund’s, prior of, see Fargis
Pokelington, Roger, rector of Wath-
on-Deame, 1489
Pokethorpe, see Pockthorpe
Ponteburgi (de), see Boroughbridge
Pontefract, prior and convent of,
I595«

-, Pontefracto (de), John, vicar

of Sutton - on-the-Forest, 1320,
I33i. 1355

-, -, Richard, rector of Cat-

wick, 1595

Portington, Joan, nun of Wilberfoss,
1514

Portu (de), James, monk of Clteaux,
warden of the church of Scar¬
borough, 1542; and see James
Poyngton, Joan, relict of Thomas,
xxvi, 1576; and see Boynton
Preston-in-Craven, see Long Preston
Preston-in - Holderness, 1517-1519,
1671; church of, xiv, 1440*2

Preston, Mary, nun of Wilberfoss,
I5H

Punchardon, Joan, nun of Arden,
1153

-, Nicholas, 1153*2

-, -, Joan, wife of, 1153*2

Pycheford, John, 1474, 1536
Pyndere (le), Henry, of Bulmer, 1278

Q

Queldrik, Queldryk, see Wheldrake
Queneby, see Whenby

R

Radon, rector of, see Hothum
Ralph, sir, son of William, 14x6, 1654

-, prior of Birstall, vicar-general

of the abbot and convent of
Aumale, 1390, 1582, 1585, 1589,
1594, 1627; and see Mouffures
Ravenser, see Cock
Rawcliffe, Rouclyve, in Snaith, 1531
Redcar, 1152*2

Redenesse, Catherine, daughter of
Stephen, 1645

Repinghale, Alice, nun of Rosedale,
1220*2, 1234

-, Nicholas, 1220, 1221

Respingal, Richard, vicar of Hun-
manby, 1220*2

Retford (Notts.), rural dean of,

Revesby (Lines.), Revenesby, abbot
and convent of, 1194; abbot of,
1512*2; and see Henry
Reynolds, Walter, bishop of Wor¬
cester, 1261*2
Riccall, prebend of, xii
Richard I, king, 1542*2

-, rector of Bossall, 1258

-, rector of Goodmanham, see

Grymeston

-, rector of Scawton, xxix, 1346

Richmond, archdeaconry of, xvi,
xviii; archdeacon of, see Wodehous
Rievaulx, Ryevalle, Ryvaus, abbey,
xix, xxii, xii, 1542*2; abbot and
convent of, 1176; abbot of, see
Peter; prior of, see William;
monks of, see Helmeslay, Kemp
Rillington, rector of, see Jarewelle,
Lutton

-, Henry, 1152, 1172

Ripon, Rypon, 1191, 1544*2; church
of, 1303; chapter of, 1203; com-

INDEX

29I

non of chapter of, 1203; canon of,
see Henneye; prebends of, 1203;
deanery and town of, 1203; dean
of, see Bebiry

Ripplingham, Rippelingham, Ryp-
pelingham, Rypplingham, Robert,
canon and chancellor of York,
1252, 1320, 1331, 1355, 1454,

1669

Robert, parish chaplain of Sherburn
in Hartford Lythe, 1631

- the clerk, xvi, 1587

-, lord of Bentley, 1670

-, son of Thomas, rector of

Hinderwell, 1165, 1211

-, son of William, 1342

- the tanner of Keldholme, 1192

Roberti, John, of Kelingthorpe, 1511
Roche (de la), Bertrand, see Rupe (de)
Rolleston, William, of Beverley, 1358
Romeyn (le), John, archbishop of
York, xiv, xv, 1284M; register of,
1220H, 1284M, 1543W
Romundeby, Thomas, 1414
Roos, Rosse, xvii, xx; church of;
1428, 1543, 1607; rector of, see
Corbrigge

Ros (de), sir John, 1412

-, sir Nicholas, 1234K, 1591

-, William, of Hamelake, 1466

-,-,-, Nicholas, brother of,

-, sir William, of Ingmanthorpe,

xxxii, 1158

-, -, Mary, daughter of,

prioress of Rosedale, xxxiii, 1158,
1259, 1266

Rose (Cumberland), Rosa, 1159
Rosedale, Rossedale, priory, xviii,

xxxvi, xxxix, xli, 1259, 1630,

1634; prioress and convent of,
ii53. H54. 1218. 1305. 1379,

1382; prioress of, see Pickering,
Ros; sub-prioress and convent of,
1259; nuns of, see Daubeneye,
Pickering, Repinghale
Roseles, Joan, nun of Keldholme,
1173, 1190, 1198

-, sir John, H52«

-, -, Beatrice (Morwick), wife

Rosse, see Roos

-, Hugh, 1671

-, John, 1671

Rossedale, see Rosedale
Roston, see Ruston
-, Adam, 1671

Roston, Alan, I393W, 1453

-, Beatrice, nun of Keldholme,

xxx, 1173

-, John, vicar of Scarborough, 1157

Rothewell, William, xix, 1604
Rouclyve, see Rawcliffe

-, Beatrice, 1531

Roughford, see Rufford
Roulay, Rouley, Rouleye, see Rowley
Routh, rector of, xlviii, 1407; and
see Acre, Dringhowe, Wynchyom

-, Ruda (de), Amand, rector of

Barmston, 1393, 1407, 1628

-, -, Elizabeth, nun of Swine,

1525. 1532

-, -, sir John, 1476

Routon, in Swine, 1500
Rowley, Roulay, Rouley, Rouleye,
xx, 1538; parish of, 167cm; church
of, 1502, 1604; rector of, 1495,
and see Duket, Hothum
Roxby (Lines.), Roxeby, rector of,
see Craucumbe
Ruda (de), see Routh
Ruddeby, Peter, rector of Cherry
Burton, 1, 1478
Rudstone, church of, xlii
Rufford (Notts.), Roughford, 1416
Rupe (de), Roche (de la), Bertrand,
xvi, 1457, 1508

Ruston, Roston, in Lowthorpe,
church of, 1562

Ryedale, Rydale, wapentake of, xi;
bailiff of, see Bulmershire; deanery
of, xi, xix, xxi, xlii, 1174, 1371,
1382; dean of, 1272, 1373
Ryngburgh, Agnes, 1434

-, -, Malina, sister of, 1434

Ryevalle, see Rievaulx
Rypon, see Ripon

Ryppelingham, Rypplingham, see
Ripplingham

Rysingdon, John, auditor of the
chapter of Beverley, 1307, 1538,

1670

Ryston in Holdernes, Henry, 1393*1,

1671

Rythene, Thomas, 1413
Ryton, manor of, 1, 1272, 1274
Ryvaus, see Rievaulx
Ryvere (de la), Richard, rector of
Brandsby, 1x72
-, Thomas, 1172

S

Sabina, bishop of, see Peter
Sack, friars of the, xxvii, 1452

292

INDEX

Sage, Simon, of Scardeburgh, 1671
St Albans, abbot and convent of,
1315, 1480 n, 1654K; abbo.t of,
1508

-, Sancto Albano (de), Reginald,

rector of Stokesley, 1284
St Davids, diocese of, 1615K
St German, portion of tithes in
Aldbrough, rector of, see Merton
St John of Jerusalem, hospital,
master and brethren of, 1342
St Oswald’s priory, see Nostell
St Quintin, Sancto Quintmo (de),
sir Geoffrey, li, 1611; Isabel, nun
of Nunkeeling, xxxvii, 1524, 1527

-, ——, Margery, lady of Bran-

desburton, 1, 1399
Saintes (Charente-Inf.), Santonae,
Sentonae, bishop of, 1454
Saleby, Geoffrey, 1581
Salisbury (Wilts.), canon of, see
Vernone

Salton, Saulton, 1635; prebend of,

-, -, John, vicar of Edstone,

1268W

Salveyn, Salwayn, Salweyn, sir Geof¬
frey, 1443

-, -, sir Gerard, xlix, 1277,

1549, 1565, 1569, 1609, 1644,

1645, 1647

-,-,-, George, son of,

rector of Thorganby and Wharram
Percy, 1277, x 549, 1565, 1609,
1644, 1647

Sampson, Thomas, rector of Hawn-
by, 1353

Sancto Albano (de), see St Albans
Sancto Quintino (de), see St Quintin
Sancton, Santon, Saunton, 1429,
1430; church of, xliv, 1510, 1512;
rector of, see Beverley, Heselarton
Sandal, Sandale, 1292
Sandale, John, rector of Stillingfleet,
1283—(afterwards bishop of Win¬
chester), xlvii, 1553; Stephen,
curate of Sandbeck, 1362
Sandbeck, chapel of, in Maltby,
1362; and see Sandale
Sandholm, Simon, 1540
Santon, see Sancton

-, Geoffrey, rector of Hutton

Cranswick, 1458

-, John, 1483

Saulton, see Salton
Saunton, see Sancton
Sauthorp, Robert, rector of Apple-
ton-le-Street, 1218

Scalby, Scaleby, church of, 1509
Scalton, see Scawton
Scameston, Roger, conversus of Mar-
ton priory, xxiv, 1332
Scarborough, Scardburg, Scarde¬
burgh, Scarthburgh, Scharde-
burgh, Scharnebourgh, xi, xviii,
xix, xxxiii, 1445, 1566, 1583;

church of, xli, 1428, 1467, 1604;
vicar of, see Roston, Wandesford;
warden of, see Bartholomew, James,
John, Portu (de); privileges and
documents of, 1542M; Greyfriars
at, li, 1409; king’s gaol at, keepers
of, see Broth, Cartere, Cordewen,
Waweyn

-, Robert of, archdeacon of East

Riding and dean of York, xv
-, see Sage

Scardeburgh, Hawise, nun of Keld-
holme, 1192
——, Richard, 1165

-,-, rector of Terrington, 1281

Scawton, Scalton, rector of, see
Richard

Schadworth, John, rector of Lock-
ington, 1433

Schargill, John, rector of South
Kilvington, 1372
Schelford, see Shelford
Schirburn, Schirburne, see Sherburn,
Shirburne

Scocia, see Scotland

- (de), Scot, Roger, xl, 1493

Scorbrough, church of, xiii
Scorreby, Thomas, sequestrator in
archdeaconries of Cleveland and
East Riding, xv, xvi, 1403K
Scot, Beatrice, xxxvii, 1524
-, -, Nella, sister of, xxxvii,

1524

-, Maud, of Meuersle, 1332

-, William, 1342

Scotere, sir Roger, 1522
Scotland, Scocia, 1522
Scots, 13 76®

Scoulecotes, see Sculcoates
Scrayingham, Scrayngham, rector of,
see Jaggelay

Scrooby (Notts.), Scrobi, Scroby,
1165, 1193M, 1229, 1261, 1306,
1311-1314,1360-1362, 1384,1393M,
1445M, 1482)1, 1489, 1495. 1511.
1512, 1531, 1544W, I55&-I558,

1562M, 1588M, 1589-1595, 1641M,
1645-1648

Sculcoates, Scoulecotes, Sculcotes,

INDEX

293

Skulcotes, rector of, see Solyhulle,
Thomas; manor of, 1426K
Seamer, Semer, church of, xlii;

rector of, see Toppeclyve
Seaton Ross, Seaton, 1227
Sede Vacante Register, xxxii
See (del), Ivetta, nun of Swine, 1520
Selby, Seleby, xi, xxii; abbey, li;
abbot and convent of, 1358, 1421;
monks of, see Brunne, Shirburne,
Wilmerle

Semer, see Seamer
Sempringham (Lines.), Sempingham,
Sempyngham, order of, 1252, 1488,
1512

Sentonensis, see Saintes
Sessay, Cessay, rector of, see Cave
Seton in Coupland (Cumb.), Lekeley,
priory of, xxxvi, 1584
Settrington, Setrington, church of,
xlvi, 1271, 1550; rector of, see
Bigot, Deping, Elingham
Shad, Robert, 1522
Shankes, William, 1648
Shelford (Notts.), Schelford, 1671;
priory, xxv, 130722, 1489; prior
and convent of, 1444, 1586

-, Robert, 1559

Sherburn, Schirburn, Schirburne,
Shirburn, Shireburn, in Elmet, 1583

in Hartford Lythe, Harefordlythe,
church of, xlii; parish chaplain of,
see Robert; vicar of, see Middeles-
burgh, Thomas

see Strata (de)

Sheriff Hutton, Hoton Vicecomitis,
Sherefhoton, Sherifhoton, Shiref-
hoton, parish of, 133522; church of,
xlvi, 1298; vicar of, see Andrew,
Grymeston, Wyngefeld
Sheuedon, Peter, rector of Slingsby,

Shirburn, Shirburne, Alan, canon of
Marton, xxiv, 1329, 1368
Shirburne, Schirburne, Thomas, monk
of Selby, 1237
Shireburn, see Sherburn
Shirefhoton, see Sheriff Hutton
Shyrburn, Margaret, nun of Yeding-
ham, 1344

Siggeston, see Kirkby Sigston
Sigglesthorne, church of, xiii
Simonburn (Northumb.), Symundes-
burn, church of, xlvii, 1552
Sinningthwaite, Synigthwayt, Syn-
igthwayte, Syningthwayte, priory.

xxix, xxx, xxxix, 1637; prioress
and convent of, 1180, 1233, 1637
Sireston, William, 1457
Skeckling, Skeckeling - cum - Burst-
wick, Skeckeling, parish of, 166522;
church of, 1440M; rector of, see
Folkardeby

Skeffling, Skefteling, parishioners of,

Skeldergate, William, rector of Whar-
ram Percy, 1406, 1451
Skelton in Cleveland, 1575 n; church
of, xlii, 1240
-, see Brus

Skelton by York, xii; rector of, see
Nassington

Skelton, Diota, Dionisia, nun of
Swine, xxxviii, 1462, 1481
Skerne, Skiren, Skirne, Skyren,
Skyrne, chapel of, xlv, xlviii,
1411, 1440; rector of, see Grymes-

Skipsea, Skipse, Skypse, church of,
xliv, xlvi, 1482, 1500; rector of,
see Bilton, Thorpe; vicar of, see
Littel

Skipwith, church and prebend of,

Skiren, see Skerne
Skirkenbeck, see Skirpenbeck
Skirne, see Skerne

-, Adam, abbot of Meaux, 1507

Skirpenbeck, Skirkenbeck, Skyrken-
bek, parish of, 1195; church of,
[31452; rector of, see Bluntesdon,
Stapelton

Skulcotes, see Sculcoates
Skypse, see Skipsea
Skyren, see Skerne
Skyrkenbek, see Skirpenbeck
Skyrne, see Skerne
Sleght, John, master of Lazenby
hospital, xxix, 1346
Slingsby, Slengesby, parish of, 1195;

rector of, see Sheuedon
Snaith, 153152

Sneaton, rector of, see Wykham
Sneynton, John, 1457
Snoweshull, Snouweshill, Snoweshill,
Richard, 1567, 1646
Solihulle, see Solyhulle
Solway, 12 2352

Solyhulle, Solihulle, John, rector of
Sculcoates, 1426, 1544
Somerset, Somersete, William, rector
of Easington (Cleveland), xlviii,
1155, 1226

Soowath, see Sowewad

Soureby, Alan, vicar of Brafferton,
1279

South Burton, Suthburton, 1426m
South Cave, prebend of, xiv
South Dalton, church of, xiii
South Kilvington, Suth-Kilvington,
rector of, see Schargill
South Otterington, Suth Otrington,
Suth Ottrington, rector of, see
Blaby

Southwell, Southwelle, Suthwell,
Suwelle, 1171, 1417, 1513, 1653
Sowewad, Soowath, Sulewad, 1223
Spaldington, in Bubwith, li, 1501

-, Roger, li, 1501

Speton, Clarice, nun of Arden, xxix,
1256

Sproatley, Sprottley, rector of, see
Kernetby

Stainton, Staynton, in Cleveland,
church of, xlii, 1240; vicar of, see

-, Richard, rector of Over Helras-

ley, 1290, 1657
Staithes, xxx

Stallingborough (Lines.), 1493 m
Stanes, Simon, rector of Hutton
Bushell, 1330M

-, William, rector of Hutton

Bushell and East Gilling, 1311,
1330, 1339
Stanford, 1544m

Stapelton, Emma, nun and prioress
of Keldholme, xxxi, xxxii, 1188m,
1198, 1224, 1342

-,-, Beatrice, niece of, 1342

-, Gilbert, archbishop’s household

clerk, rector of Bossall, 1291

-, John, 1313

Stapelton, sir Miles, 1275, 1281

-, William, rector of Skirpenbeck,

1667

-, -, son of Gilbert, rector of

Bossall, 1309

Stavelay, Agnes and Elen, daughters
of John, nuns of Swine, xxxviii,
1599

Staveley, Staveleye, rector of, see
Flemmyng

Staynton, see Stainton

-, John, of Beverley, Margaret,

daughter of, 1419
Stel, Robert, 1522

-, Thomas, 1522

Stephen, rector of Coldon, 1589

-, vicar of Winestead, 1564

Steynton, Richard,' 1232
Stillingfleet, Styvelingflet, xlvi, 1,

1199, 1416m; rector of, see Droke-
nesford, Sandale

Stillington, Styvelington, 1329; and
see Bakester, Bunde; prebend of,

Stittenham, Stytenum, 1335
Stixwould (Lines.), priory, nun of,
see Gobaud

Stockton-on-the-Forest, xii
Stockton, Stocketon, Stoketon, John,
canon of Guisborough, 1316, 1361
Stocton, see Bigot
Stokesley, Stokesleye in Cleveland,
manor of, 1182; church of, xlvi,
1282, 1284; rector of, see Gilling,
Vernone

Stokesleye, William, son of John,
1182

Stoketon, see Stockton
Stote, Richard, of Kirkeby, 1192
Stoteville, Joan, nun of Keldholme,
1192

Stransale, see Strensall
Strata (de), William, of Shirburn in
Harefordlythe, 1631
Strensall, Stransale, 1160; prebend

Sturmy, Agnes, nun of Swine, 1520
Stytenum, see Stittenham
Styvelingflet, see Stillingfleet

-, Richard, 1202A

Styvelington, see Stillington
Sulewad, see Sowewad
Suthburton, see South Burton
Sutherne (le), William, of Cotes, 1538
Suth-Kilvington, see South Kilving-

Suthwell, see Southwell
Sutton on Derwent, Derewent, 1258,
1425m; manor of, li, 1632; rector
of, see Wodehous

-on the Forest, Sutton in Galtres,

church of, xlvi, 1309m; vicar of, see
Alverthorpe, Pontefract

-on Hull, Sutton in Holdernesse,

xxxix, 1426m; chapel of, rector of,
see William

- on Trent (Notts.), super Trent-

am, church of, 1490

- under Whitestone cliff, sub

Wystan, xliv, 1342

-, Joan, nun of Swine, xxxix,

1630, 1634, 1637, 1651

-, sir John, xxxix, 1426m, 1651

-, John, archbishop’s household

clerk, rector of Hemsworth, xxi,
1371, 1508, 1533A

INDEX

295

Sutton, Ralph, son of Hugh of, 1426M
-, -, Stephen, brother of,

-, sir Serlo, 1522

-, Walter, rector of East Gilling,

1319

Suwelle, see Southwell

Swanland, lady of, see Loretta

-, William, 1393m

Swine, Swyna, Swyne, xvii, 1154,
1399, 1436, 1437, 1462; parish of,
see Arnold, Routon; church of,
XX, xlv, 1428, 1440, 1503, 1531,
1607; priory, xvii, xviii, xx, xxii,
xxxi, xxxv, xxxvii-xxxix, xli,
1198, 1338, I4°L 1487. 1532.

1607; prioress and convent of,
xlv, 1190, 1239, 1386, 1396, 1419,
1438, 1481, 1492, 1520, 1540,

1561, 1569, 1574. I 599. 1625, 1629,
1630, 1634, 1637, 1643, 1665;

prioress of, 1401, and see Moubray;
nuns of, see Gobaud, Josiana,
Routh, See, Skelton, Stavelay,
Sturmy, Sutton, Thorne, Welle-
wyke

Swyna (de), Agnes, 1434

-, John, 1544m, 1671

-•, Stephen, 1446

-, Symon, 1518

Symundesburn, see Simonburn
Synigthwayt, Synigthwayte, Syn-
ingthwayte, see Sinningthwaite
Sywardby, Walter, 1522

T

T., bishop of Whithorn, 1409m
Takkyn, .William, 1631
Tanner, Robert the, see Robert

-, Thomas the, see Thomas

Teesdale, Tesedale, see John Anselmi
Templar, see Fenwyke
Terrington, Tyverington, church of,
xlvi, 1196; rector of, see Scarde-
burgh, Wodehous
Tesdale, Hugh, 1353
Tesedale, see Teesdale
Teye, sir Walter, 1306, 1323
-, Walter, rector of Nunnington,

Tharlesthorpe, Richard, 1500
Thicket, Thikheued, Thikkeheued,
priory, xxi, xxxiv, xxxix; prioress
and convent of, 1217, 1219, 1220 n,

1286 n, 1343, 1350, 1356, 1375;
prioress of, see Alverthorpe; nun
of, see Vernoun
Thirkleby, church of, xliii
Thirsk, Tresk, xix, xliii; church of,
1174

Thixendale, 1549m

Thomas, abbot of Thornton, 1619

-, rector of Sculcoates, 1426m

-, vicar of Lastingham, 1266

-, vicar of Sherburn in Hartford

Lythe, xlviii, 1638

-, son of John the forester of

Cawood, vicar of Whenby, 1243

-, shepherd of Walter Lewe, 1376

- the tanner, 1342

Thorganby, Thorgramby, church of,
1277; rector of, see Bedewynd,
Salveyn

Thormanby, Thormodby, church of,
xlvi, 1257; rectors of, see Folkton,
Osgodby

Thormodby, Agnes, nun of Basedale,

Thormoteby, see Thornaby
Thorn, Thorne, Roger, canon of
Bridlington, 1541, 1545
Thornaby, Thormoteby, chapel of,

Thorne, 1390m; and see Thomgumbald

-, Margaret, nun of Swine, 1239,

1438

Thornebergh, Agnes, 1342
Thornetoft, Hugh, rector of Full
Sutton,

Thorngumbald, Thorne, church of,
1440m; lord of, see Gobaud
Thornton (Lines.), Thorneton, abbey,
abbot and convent of, 1468, 1619;
abbot of, see Thomas

-Dale, Thornton in Pykering-

lyth (lithe), xix, 1185; church of,
xlv, 1174, 1204; rector of, see
Bergh

- on the hill (othehill), 1189

-, near Pocklington, xiii

-, Alan, 1502

-, Richard, 1267m

—:—, Roger, archbishop’s receiver,
rector of Folkton, xx, 1333, 1340,
1374, 1588, 1617, 1648, 1662, 1664
Thoroton (Notts.), Torlaston, 1415
Thorp, see Bishopthorpe
Thorpe Basset, Thorpbasset, church
of, 1654m; rector of, see Baron,
Catefeld, Metham, Mutlintone

-Underwood, Under wod, Under-

wode, 1160m, 1367

INDEX

296

Thorpe by York, see Bishopthorpe

-, Torp, John, prior of Warter,

xxviii, 1499, 1623

-, -, Roger, brother of, 1499

-, John, rector of Skipsea, 1387

- near Topclyve, John, son of

William of, 1303

-, Richard, rector of Skipsea,

148244, 1500, 1333

Thurkelby, Thomas, rector of Low-
thorpe, 1578

Thweng, Thwenge, Tweng, Twenge,
Gawan, Gavin, rector of Kirk-
leatham, 1, 1x51, 1152, 1159;

-, -, -, -, sir Marma-

duke, 1159, 1238

-, -, -, -, Marmaduke,

rector of Thwing and Willerby,
1406, 1505

son of sir Marmaduke, 1159, 1161,
157cm

wife of, see Brus

daughter of, xlix, 1159, 1161, 1167,
1236, 1292; and see Everingham,
Fanacourt, Latimer
Thwing, Tweng, rector of, see Clay,
Thweng, Whyten
Tickhill, Tikehille, 1411
Ticton, William, 1446
Tikehill, see Tykill
Topcliffe, Toppeclyve, 115144; vicar
of, see Toppeclyve
Topclyve, John, rector of Leconfield,
1544M

Toppeclyve, see Topcliffe

-, John, rector of Seamer, 1551

-, Nicholas, vicar of Topcliffe, 1261

Torlaston, see Thoroton
Torny, Ralph, 165544
Torp, see Thorpe

Torpenhow (Cumb.), Torpenhou,
church of, T 26644
Tours, Turones, council of, 1290
Tout, T. F., Chapters in Medieval
Administrative History, 1275 n
Touthorpe, Leonard, canon of Mar-

Trayley, Henry, of Wodeford, 131544
Trebis (de), Cursius, dean of Meaux,
1149

Tresk, see Thirsk
Trikingham, Lambert, 1522
Tunstall, church of, xiv, 144011
Turkilleby, Roger, rector of Augh-
ton, 138514

Turonensis, see Tours

Twayt, John, 1305

Tweed, river, xxvi

Tweng, Twenge, see Thweng, Thwing

-, -, Robert, rector of Holme

in Spalding Moor, 1577, 1608
Twiselton, Twyselton, 139344
Tykill, Tikehill, Robert, canon of
Marton, 1222
Tyler (le), Elen, 1340
Tyverington, see Terrington
-, Adam, 1351, 1450

U

Uffington (Lines.), Offington juxta
Staunford, 159144

Ulram, Stephen, monk of Meaux,
xxxviii, 1525

Upper Helmsley, see Over Helmsley
Upsale, sir Geoffrey, 1372
Uthgred, Alice, nun of Wilberfoss,
I5H

Uthred, Robert, 138544
V

Vaison (Vaucluse), diocese of, 1567
Vasa ten’, see Bazas
Venator, Alan, scholasticus of Angers,
1149

Vernon (Oise), dio. Beauvais, canon
of, see Vemone

Vernone, Peter, clerk and chaplain
of queen Isabel, canon of Chi¬
chester, Evreux, Gerberoy, Salis¬
bury and Vernon, rector of Stokes-
ley, 1293

Vernoun, Mary, nun of Thicket,
128644

Vesalmen’, see Bezaume
Vescy (de), Agnes, 1217

-, Clementia, 1495, 1515, 1528

-, Isabel (Beaumont), lady, 1515,

1528

Veteri Burgo (de), see Aldborough
Victoria County History of Cumber¬
land, 158444

Vilallier (Aude), dio. Carcassonne,
Vilhalherium, Villalerum, 1508
Viridis hoga, see Greenhough
Virly, Simon, 1522

W

Wadworth, Waddesworth, 121144
Waghen, Waghne, Wawne, 1522;
church of, xiv, 144014

INDEX

297

Wake, Joan, lady of Lydel, xxxi,

-, John, 1266, 1498, 1548

-, -, Thomas, son of, xxxiii,

1266, 1498, 1615

Wakefeld, Peter, monk of St Mary’s,
York, xlix, 1302

Walcryngham, Emma, prioress of
Wilberfoss, xl, 1514
Walkington, Alice, nun of Wykeham,

1253. 1297 n

Wallingwells (Notts.), Wallandwelles
juxta Blidam, priory, xxxi, xxxii,
II98, I250W
Wallop, William, 1147
Walsay, Cristiana, 1548
Walter, prior of North Ferriby, 1635
——, serving-man of the parker of
Cottingham, 1522
Wandesford, Elias, 1393
-, William, vicar of Scarborough,

1589

Warewyke, James, rector of Kirby
Underdale, 1436

Warkworth (Northumb.), 1152H, and
see Morwick

Warmington (Warwicks.), Warmyng-
ton, Wermington, Wermyngton,
rector of, see Bukstanes
Warrum, see Wharram
Warter, Wartre, Wartria, 1401, 1488M,
1499; priory, xvii, xx, xxii, xxvii,
xxviii, xlii, 1607; prior and convent
of, 1227, 1394, 1397, 1580, 1663;
prior of, see Thorpe, Wellewyk;
sub-prior and convent of, 1623
Warthill, prebend of, xii
Warwick, Simon, abbot of St Mary’s,
York, 1284

Waterford, canon of, see Hothum
Wath, 1528

- on Dearne, Wath by Done-

castre, rector of, see Pokelington
Wathe, Denis, 1522
Watton, 1524, 1526; church of,

1543M; priory, xxii, xlii, xliv,
xlix, 1236; prior and convent of,
xlv, xlviii, 1404, 1411, 1457, 1473,
1485, 1488, 1490, 1512, 1606;

prior of, 1512; conventual church
of, 1485

Wawayn, Robert, 1566
Wawne, see Waghen
Weaverthorpe, church of, xiv
Weighton, Market Weighton, prebend
of, xiv

Welbeck, Wellebeck, abbey, abbot
and convent of, 1511

Welbury, Welbergh, Wellebergh,
church of, 1201, 1240; rectors of,
see Burghle, Erchebaud, Eure
Wellebeck, see Welbeck
Wellewyke, Wellewik, Wellewyk,
John, 1393M

-, -, -, Juliane, nun of

Swine, xxxix, 1630, 1634, 1637

-, -,.-, Richard, prior of

Warter, xxviii, 1623, 1650

-, -, -, William, 1393 n

Welwick, church of, xiii
Werdale, William, of Kirkeby, 1192
Wermington, Wermyngton, see
Warmington

Westintone, John, of Mutlintone, see
Mutlintone

West Lining, WestUUing, 1298
Westmerland, Elen, 1332
Westminster, 1282-1284
Weston, William, rector of Nunning-
ton, 1323

Westow, Wynestowe, 1421; church
of (Sancta Maria de Mora), 1, 1543
Wetewang, Richard, Austin friar,
1593

Wetwang, Wetewang, 1152 am ; vicar
of, see William; prebend of, xiv
-, -, William, prior of Kirk-

Weyneflet, Peter, 1540

-, -, Walter, WilHam and

Thomas, sons of, 1540
Wharram Percy, Warrum, Wharrom,
Wharrum, xvii, xix; church of,
xlvi, 1422, 1464, 1604, 1645;

rector of, see Percy, Salveyn,
Skeldergate

-le-Street, church of, xiv

Whatton, Richard, 1513, 1522
Wheatley, Whetelawe, by Doncastre,
1650

Wheldrake, Queldrik, Queldryk,
rector of, see Fraunceys, Gower

--, ——,-, see Darel

Whenby, Queneby, 1189; rectory of,
xli; chapel of, 1189; vicarage of,
xxxiv, xliv; vicar of, see Cawood,
Friboys, William

-, -, see Haget

Wherleton, see Whorlton
Whetelawe, see Wheatley
Whitby, Whiteby, Whyteby, Wyteby,

xxi, xxii, xxiii, xli, 1371, 1382-
abbot and convent of, xii, 1174,
1191, 1237, 1249, 1260, 1301, 1311,
1314, 133°“, 1378. 1382, 1414,

INDEX

298

1551, 1667; abbot of, 1199, 1230,
and see Malton; monk of, see Killum
Whitby ChiYtiUary, 1199, 1230, 1237
Whitby Strand, Whiteby strand, xi,
xii, xviii, 1174
Whiteby, Walter, 1309
Whithorn, Candida Casa, diocese of,
1248; bishop of, 1255, 1340, 1555;
and see T.

Whorlton, Wherlton, 1570m lord
of, see Meynell
Whyteby, see Whitby
Whyten, Thomas, rector of Thwing,
1470

Whytheby, Walter, 1645
Wickwane, William, archbishop of
York, xv, xliv, 1189, 1440; Register
of, 1189, 1241m 1353M
Wid, John, called, see Pickering
Wigginton, xii

Wighton, Alice, daughter of Roger,
lay sister of Yedingham, 1348,1370

-, John, 1393W

Wilberfoss, Wilberfos, Wilberfosse,
Wilbertfos, Wylberfos, Wylber-
forsse, Wylberfosse, priory, xvii,
xxii, xxviii, xxxix, xii, 1, 1514;
prioress and convent of, 1220,
1289, 1422, 1493, 1624, 1666;

prioress of, see Dawtrey, Walcryng-
ham; nuns of, see Barton, Bramp¬
ton, Cayville, Chauncy, Collum,
Darreyns, Dawtrey, Dive, Etton,
Gra, Gunneys, Langetoft, Lutton,
Milington, Neuton, Portington,
Preston, Uthgred, Walcryngham,
Wyktoft

Willerby, Willardeby, Wyllardeby,
xix; rector of, see Thweng
William, count of Aumale, 1617M

-, prior of Kirkham, 1452; and see

Wetwang

-, rector of Hotham, xlviii,

1388, 1402

-, rector of Londesborough, 1610A

-, rector of Sutton on Hull,

xxxvii, 1401

-, vicar of Burton Agnes, 1590

— : —, vicar of Whenby, 1189

-, servant of Robert the tanner,

1192

-, son of John, 1342

Wilmerle, Thomas, monk of Selby,
1199

Wilton, Wylton, see Bishop Wilton
Wilton, Wylton in Cleveland, castle,
1152m chapel in manor of, 1,
1152; church of, 1152M

Wilton, Wylton, near Pickering, xiii

——,-(Wilts.) abbey, prebendary

of North Newton in, see Bluntes-

-, -, Henry, commissary-

general of official of York, xx,
1189m 1231m 1273, 1333, 1359,

Winestead, Wynestede, vicar of, see
Stephen

Wintringham, Wyntringham, church

Wisman, John, of Hedon, 1390
Withornwick, church of, 1440M
Wodeford, see Woodford

-, John, rector of Appleton-le-

Street, 1315

Wodehous, Wodehouse, Wodehus,
John, commissary-general of the
official, rector of Sutton on Der¬
went, 1259, 1277, 1370, 1549,

1644, i6 45> i6 54. 1:668

-, -, -, Robert, rector of

Terrington and Plumbland, es-
cheator, archdeacon of Rich¬
mond, 1275, 1281, 1330
Wodehous, wood of, 1642
Wold Newton, Neuton, Neweton,
vicarage of, 1559; vicar of, see
Hasthorp, Oundel
Womersley, Wylmerley, 1447m
Worcester, bishop of, see Gains¬
borough, Reynolds
Worksop (Notts.), Wyrkespp, 1366;
priory, xxv; prior and convent of,
1366

Wra (in le), John, 1342
Wragby (Lines.), 1475W
Wraggeby, John, canon of New¬
burgh, 1317
Wrauby, Richard, 1564
Wrelleton, Roger, 1272

-, -, Joan, relict of, see

Percehay

Wresele, John, 1671
Wycliffe, John, xlviii
Wyd, Clement, 1398ft
Wyerne, Robert, 1, 1445
Wyghton, village of, 1528

-, see Hundegate

Wygman, Wygeman, Geoffrey, i3oon
-,-, John, of New Malton, see

Wykam, see Wykeham
Wyke, manor of, 1482*1
Wykeham, Wykham, xx, xxii, xxxiii,
xxxiv, xxxv, xii, 1607; priory.

I

INDEX

299

1338; prioress and convent of,
1187, 1253, 1297, 1326W, 1327,
1367; nun of, see Lesset, Walking-

Wykham, William, rector of Sneaton,
'1249

Wyktoft, Maud, nun of Wilberfoss,

1514

Wylberfos, Wylberfosse, Wylber-
forsse, see Wilberfoss
Wyllardeby, see Willerby
Wylmerley, see Womersley
Wylton, see Wilton
Wymundham, William, 1648
Wynchyom, Wynchegom, Hervey,
rector of Routh, 1591
Wyndesores, see Bumel
Wynestowe, see Westow
Wyngefeld, Roger, vicar of Sheriff
Hutton, 1246A

Wyngners, Thomas, sequestrator in
the archdeaconry of East Riding,

Wynkeburn, see Brinkbum
Wynter, William, 1631
Wyntringham, see Wintringham
Wyot, Robert, 1648
Wyrkesale, William, rector of Hes-
lerton, 1631

Wyrkesop, see Worksop
Wyrthorp, Wyrethorp, Peter, prior
of Bridlington, xxv, 1641OT, 1646,

1653

Wythstad, William, canon of Guis-
borough-, 1255

Y

Yarm, Jarum, chapel of, xlii, 1240
Yarum, Geoffrey, vicar of Stainton,
xxx, 1383

Yedingham, xx, 1187; church of,
xliv, 1406, 1408; vicar of, see
Pickering; priory, xix, xx, xxii,
xxxiv, xxxv, xxxvi, xl, xli, 1289,
1338, 1352; prioress and convent of,
1176, 1225, 1289, 1327, 1344, 1348,
1398, 1406; nuns of, see Danby,
Pickering, Shyrburn; lay sister of,
see Wighton
Yifteleye, see Iffley
Yorkedogge, William, of Burton
Pidsea, xlix, 1463

York, xi, xii, xx, xxi, xxviii, 1159,
1161, 1284-1286, 1292, 1325, 1474,
1514. 1548, 1549, I55B 1552

-, diocese of, xi

-, archbishop of, 1193, and see

Corbridge, Giffard, Gray, Melton,
Romeyn, Wickwane; official-prin¬
cipal of, see York, consistory
court; vicar-general of, see Crau-
cumbe, Dene, Pickering; household
clerks of, see Beverley, Bluntesdon,
Bukstanes, Estdene, Eton, Hale,
Hauteyn, Molendinis (de), Stapel-
ton, Sutton; confessor of, see Hen-
neye; receiver of, 1334, and see
Jafford, Thornton; penitencer of,

York, cathedral church of, 1162, 1221,
1252, 1421, 1459, 1492, 15*2,
1550, 1635, 1668, 1670; dean and
chapter of, xiii, xlix, 1x59, 1543;
chapter of, xliv, 1261, 1284, 1404,
1457, 1482, 1500; dean of, xiii,
xlv, and see Hameldon, Pickering,
Scarborough; precentor of, xiv;
chancellor of, xiv, and see Rippling-
ham; subdean of, xiv; succentor
canonicorum of, xiv; treasurer of,
xii, and see Bedewynd; canons of,
see Dene, Fargis (de), Forde,
Havering, Hothum, Mauley (de),
Merkingfeld, Nassington, Osgodby,
Pickering, Ripplingham; fabric of,
1512, and see Botelsford; shrine
of St William in, 1522; prebends in,
see Bishop Wilton, Bramham,
Bugthorpe, Driffield, Fridaythorpe,
Grindale, Langtoft, Newbald,
Osbaldwick, Riccall, Salton, South
Cave, Stillington, Strensall, Wart-
hill, Weighton, Wetwang

-, chapel of St Mary and the

Holy Angels, canon of, see Clifton;
auditor of, see Nassington

-, archdeaconry of, xi, xvii, xix

-, archdeacon of, 1513

-, consistory court of, 1159,

1596; official-principal, 1148, 1150,
1151, 1156, 1159, ix66, 1167,

1189W, 1193W, 1209, 1211, 1226 n,
1231, 1246A, 1257, 1277, 13x2,

1320, 1331, 1347, 1355, 1365,

1386, 1411, 1436, 1442, 1443, 1446,
1448, 1459, 1464, 1467, 1473,

1490, 1499, 1510, 1512, 1513,

1523, 1540, 1553, 1591, 1595.

1617, 1662, 1668, and see Nassing¬
ton; commissary-general, 1160,
1231-, 1273, 1443, 1448, 1459,

1464, 1467, 1553, and see Wilton,
Wodehous

-, Christianity of, dean of, 1421,

1644,1645; and see Hemmyngburgh

INDEX

300

York, city of, xi

-, churches in: St Helen’s, Stone-

gate, xli; St Martin’s, Coney street
(in Conyngstrete), rector of, see
Otringham; St Martin’s, Mickle-
gate, 1149)2; St Wilfrid’s, rector of,
see Hemmyngburgh

-, St Mary’s abbey, 1319; abbot

and convent of, 1160, 1187, 1207,
1245, 1284, 1309, 131422, 1337,
1339, 1459, 1465; abbot of, xvi,
1457, 'nd see Malton, Warwick;
monk of, see Wakefeld

-, St Leonard’s hospital, master

and brethren of, 1261

-, synod at, 14i6w, 1608, 1664;

statute of, 1502

-, warden of granges at, see

Langeton

York, Ainsty of, xi

-, Bootham, Bouthum, 1329

——, Edward of, 1385)2

--, Eboraco (de), Emma, nun and

prioress of Keldholme, xxx, xxxi,
xxxii, 1169 n, 1188, 1377

-, Henry, canon of Bridlington,

xxv, 1444, 1489

- Pontifical, 1505)2

-, see Cantebrigia, Mazun

Yorkshire, North Riding, xi, xiii
— ; —, West Riding, xi, xiv, xxivn

- see also East Riding

Yorkshire Archaeological Journal,
i373«

- Inquisitions, 1206n

- Lay Subsidies, 122321, 130cm,

139822